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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.03, 2,918.53 and 1,274.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.03, 2,918.53 and 1,274.94 is: 1,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.03 : 2,918.53 = 1,274.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.03/2,918.53 = 1,274.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.03x = 2,918.53 × 1,274.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.03x = 3,720,954.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,954.54/2,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.13

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