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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.90, 2,911.02 and 1,225.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.90, 2,911.02 and 1,225.53 is: 1,690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.90 : 2,911.02 = 1,225.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.90/2,911.02 = 1,225.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.90x = 2,911.02 × 1,225.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.90x = 3,567,542.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,542.34/2,109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,690.86

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