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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.10, 2,916.27 and 1,326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.10, 2,916.27 and 1,326.78 is: 1,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.10 : 2,916.27 = 1,326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.10/2,916.27 = 1,326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.10x = 2,916.27 × 1,326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.10x = 3,869,248.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,869,248.71/2,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.21

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