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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.47, 2,910.83 and 1,165.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.47, 2,910.83 and 1,165.21 is: 1,607.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.47 : 2,910.83 = 1,165.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.47/2,910.83 = 1,165.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.47x = 2,910.83 × 1,165.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.47x = 3,391,715.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,715.12/2,109.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.86

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