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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.24, 3,160.95 and 1,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.24, 3,160.95 and 1,697.14 is: 2,542.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.24 : 3,160.95 = 1,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.24/3,160.95 = 1,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.24x = 3,160.95 × 1,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.24x = 5,364,574.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,364,574.68/2,110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,542.16

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