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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.95, 2,911.56 and 1,225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.95, 2,911.56 and 1,225.81 is: 1,691.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.95 : 2,911.56 = 1,225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.95/2,911.56 = 1,225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.95x = 2,911.56 × 1,225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.95x = 3,569,027.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,027.60/2,109.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.52

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