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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.08, 3,171.33 and 1,237.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.08, 3,171.33 and 1,237.91 is: 1,856.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.08 : 3,171.33 = 1,237.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.08/3,171.33 = 1,237.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.08x = 3,171.33 × 1,237.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.08x = 3,925,805.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,805.26/2,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.98

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