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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.12, 3,242.45 and 1,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.12, 3,242.45 and 1,909.38 is: 2,850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.12 : 3,242.45 = 1,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.12/3,242.45 = 1,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.12x = 3,242.45 × 1,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.12x = 6,191,075.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,191,075.37/2,172.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,850.25

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