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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.98, 2,912.27 and 1,270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.98, 2,912.27 and 1,270.26 is: 1,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.98 : 2,912.27 = 1,270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.98/2,912.27 = 1,270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.98x = 2,912.27 × 1,270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.98x = 3,699,333.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,333.74/2,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.25

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