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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.10, 3,169.35 and 1,495.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.10, 3,169.35 and 1,495.86 is: 2,242.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.10 : 3,169.35 = 1,495.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.10/3,169.35 = 1,495.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.10x = 3,169.35 × 1,495.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.10x = 4,740,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,903.89/2,114.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.52

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