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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.06, 2,917.32 and 1,169.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.06, 2,917.32 and 1,169.90 is: 1,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.06 : 2,917.32 = 1,169.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.06/2,917.32 = 1,169.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.06x = 2,917.32 × 1,169.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.06x = 3,412,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412,972.67/2,114.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.42

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