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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.47, 2,911.74 and 1,270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.47, 2,911.74 and 1,270.85 is: 1,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.47 : 2,911.74 = 1,270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.47/2,911.74 = 1,270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.47x = 2,911.74 × 1,270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.47x = 3,700,388.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,388.98/2,110.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.35

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