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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.45, 2,911.97 and 1,225.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.45, 2,911.97 and 1,225.79 is: 1,691.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.45 : 2,911.97 = 1,225.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.45/2,911.97 = 1,225.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.45x = 2,911.97 × 1,225.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.45x = 3,569,474.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,474.05/2,110.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,691.34

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