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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.52, 2,909.99 and 1,269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.52, 2,909.99 and 1,269.72 is: 1,751.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.52 : 2,909.99 = 1,269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.52/2,909.99 = 1,269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.52x = 2,909.99 × 1,269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.52x = 3,694,875.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,875.68/2,109.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.53

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