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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.90, 3,159.45 and 1,559.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.90, 3,159.45 and 1,559.10 is: 2,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.90 : 3,159.45 = 1,559.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.90/3,159.45 = 1,559.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.90x = 3,159.45 × 1,559.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.90x = 4,925,898.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,898.50/2,109.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,334.66

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