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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.14, 3,160.51 and 1,491.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.14, 3,160.51 and 1,491.98 is: 2,234.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.14 : 3,160.51 = 1,491.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.14/3,160.51 = 1,491.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.14x = 3,160.51 × 1,491.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.14x = 4,715,398.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,398.18/2,110.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,234.64

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