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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.08, 2,917.44 and 1,182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.08, 2,917.44 and 1,182.58 is: 1,631.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.08 : 2,917.44 = 1,182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.08/2,917.44 = 1,182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.08x = 2,917.44 × 1,182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.08x = 3,450,106.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,106.20/2,114.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.97

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