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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.81, 2,911.89 and 1,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.81, 2,911.89 and 1,226.12 is: 1,692.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.81 : 2,911.89 = 1,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.81/2,911.89 = 1,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.81x = 2,911.89 × 1,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.81x = 3,570,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,329.54/2,109.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.26

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