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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.51, 2,911.08 and 1,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.51, 2,911.08 and 1,225.80 is: 1,691.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.51 : 2,911.08 = 1,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.51/2,911.08 = 1,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.51x = 2,911.08 × 1,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.51x = 3,568,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,401.86/2,109.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.58

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