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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.02, 3,170.58 and 1,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.02, 3,170.58 and 1,361.28 is: 2,041.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.02 : 3,170.58 = 1,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.02/3,170.58 = 1,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.02x = 3,170.58 × 1,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.02x = 4,316,047.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,047.14/2,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.63

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