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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.45, 2,910.72 and 1,225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.45, 2,910.72 and 1,225.10 is: 1,690.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.45 : 2,910.72 = 1,225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.45/2,910.72 = 1,225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.45x = 2,910.72 × 1,225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.45x = 3,565,928.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,928.05/2,109.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.45

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