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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.93, 2,911.92 and 1,270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.93, 2,911.92 and 1,270.90 is: 1,753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.93 : 2,911.92 = 1,270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.93/2,911.92 = 1,270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.93x = 2,911.92 × 1,270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.93x = 3,700,759.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,759.13/2,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.97

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