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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110, 2,912.47 and 1,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110, 2,912.47 and 1,225.63 is: 1,691.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110 : 2,912.47 = 1,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110/2,912.47 = 1,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110x = 2,912.47 × 1,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110x = 3,569,610.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,610.61/2,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.76

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