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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.02, 3,174.27 and 2,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.02, 3,174.27 and 2,075.14 is: 3,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.02 : 3,174.27 = 2,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.02/3,174.27 = 2,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.02x = 3,174.27 × 2,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.02x = 6,587,054.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,587,054.65/2,114.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,115.89

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