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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.03, 3,168.60 and 1,138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.03, 3,168.60 and 1,138.08 is: 1,705.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.03 : 3,168.60 = 1,138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.03/3,168.60 = 1,138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.03x = 3,168.60 × 1,138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.03x = 3,606,127.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,606,127.90/2,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.81

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