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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.53, 3,159.42 and 1,377.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.53, 3,159.42 and 1,377.29 is: 2,062.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.53 : 3,159.42 = 1,377.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.53/3,159.42 = 1,377.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.53x = 3,159.42 × 1,377.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.53x = 4,351,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,421.77/2,109.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.75

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