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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.10, 2,917.26 and 1,431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.10, 2,917.26 and 1,431.34 is: 1,975.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.10 : 2,917.26 = 1,431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.10/2,917.26 = 1,431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.10x = 2,917.26 × 1,431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.10x = 4,175,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175,587.42/2,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,975.12

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