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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.78, 2,912.36 and 1,363.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.78, 2,912.36 and 1,363.77 is: 1,882.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.78 : 2,912.36 = 1,363.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.78/2,912.36 = 1,363.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.78x = 2,912.36 × 1,363.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.78x = 3,971,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,782.38/2,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,882.56

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