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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.61, 2,911.25 and 1,225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.61, 2,911.25 and 1,225.93 is: 1,691.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.61 : 2,911.25 = 1,225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.61/2,911.25 = 1,225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.61x = 2,911.25 × 1,225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.61x = 3,568,988.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,988.71/2,109.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.78

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