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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.64, 2,911.92 and 1,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.64, 2,911.92 and 1,225.84 is: 1,692.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.64 : 2,911.92 = 1,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.64/2,911.92 = 1,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.64x = 2,911.92 × 1,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.64x = 3,569,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,548.01/2,109.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.02

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