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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.67, 2,911.77 and 1,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.67, 2,911.77 and 1,225.42 is: 1,691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.67 : 2,911.77 = 1,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.67/2,911.77 = 1,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.67x = 2,911.77 × 1,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.67x = 3,568,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,568,141.19/2,109.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.33

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