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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.72, 2,909.84 and 1,550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.72, 2,909.84 and 1,550.02 is: 2,137.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.72 : 2,909.84 = 1,550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.72/2,909.84 = 1,550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.72x = 2,909.84 × 1,550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.72x = 4,510,310.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510,310.20/2,109.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.87

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