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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110, 2,911.77 and 1,226.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110, 2,911.77 and 1,226.30 is: 1,692.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110 : 2,911.77 = 1,226.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110/2,911.77 = 1,226.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110x = 2,911.77 × 1,226.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110x = 3,570,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,703.55/2,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,692.28

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