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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.46, 2,016.32 and 1,114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.46, 2,016.32 and 1,114.18 is: 1,667.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.46 : 2,016.32 = 1,114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.46/2,016.32 = 1,114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.46x = 2,016.32 × 1,114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.46x = 2,246,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,246,543.42/1,347.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.24

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