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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.77, 2,910.99 and 1,225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.77, 2,910.99 and 1,225.42 is: 1,690.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.77 : 2,910.99 = 1,225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.77/2,910.99 = 1,225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.77x = 2,910.99 × 1,225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.77x = 3,567,185.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,185.37/2,109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.79

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