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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.07, 2,917.38 and 1,182.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.07, 2,917.38 and 1,182.57 is: 1,631.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.07 : 2,917.38 = 1,182.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.07/2,917.38 = 1,182.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.07x = 2,917.38 × 1,182.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.07x = 3,449,991.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,449,991.48/2,114.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.92

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