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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.90, 2,911.39 and 1,270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.90, 2,911.39 and 1,270.38 is: 1,752.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.90 : 2,911.39 = 1,270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.90/2,911.39 = 1,270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.90x = 2,911.39 × 1,270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.90x = 3,698,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,586.52/2,109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.97

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