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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.84, 2,911.52 and 1,324.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.84, 2,911.52 and 1,324.32 is: 1,827.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.84 : 2,911.52 = 1,324.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.84/2,911.52 = 1,324.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.84x = 2,911.52 × 1,324.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.84x = 3,855,784.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,784.17/2,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,827.52

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