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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.02, 3,168.58 and 1,138.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.02, 3,168.58 and 1,138.07 is: 1,705.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.02 : 3,168.58 = 1,138.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.02/3,168.58 = 1,138.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.02x = 3,168.58 × 1,138.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.02x = 3,606,065.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,065.84/2,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.79

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