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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.83, 2,911.46 and 1,225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.83, 2,911.46 and 1,225.49 is: 1,691.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.83 : 2,911.46 = 1,225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.83/2,911.46 = 1,225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.83x = 2,911.46 × 1,225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.83x = 3,567,944.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,944.43/2,109.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.11

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