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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.10, 2,917.63 and 1,229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.10, 2,917.63 and 1,229.96 is: 1,697.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.10 : 2,917.63 = 1,229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.10/2,917.63 = 1,229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.10x = 2,917.63 × 1,229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.10x = 3,588,568.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,588,568.19/2,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.44

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