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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.80, 3,167.04 and 1,244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.80, 3,167.04 and 1,244.72 is: 1,868.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.80 : 3,167.04 = 1,244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.80/3,167.04 = 1,244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.80x = 3,167.04 × 1,244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.80x = 3,942,078.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,078.03/2,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.46

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