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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.03, 2,911.95 and 1,270.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.03, 2,911.95 and 1,270.99 is: 1,754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.03 : 2,911.95 = 1,270.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.03/2,911.95 = 1,270.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.03x = 2,911.95 × 1,270.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.03x = 3,701,052.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,052.98/2,110.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.03

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