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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.71, 2,911.34 and 1,225.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.71, 2,911.34 and 1,225.46 is: 1,691.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.71 : 2,911.34 = 1,225.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.71/2,911.34 = 1,225.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.71x = 2,911.34 × 1,225.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.71x = 3,567,741.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,741.06/2,109.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.10

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