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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.54, 2,911.17 and 1,152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.54, 2,911.17 and 1,152.51 is: 1,590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.54 : 2,911.17 = 1,152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.54/2,911.17 = 1,152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.54x = 2,911.17 × 1,152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.54x = 3,355,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,355,152.54/2,109.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.47

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