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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.13, 2,917.52 and 1,169.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.13, 2,917.52 and 1,169.88 is: 1,614.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.13 : 2,917.52 = 1,169.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.13/2,917.52 = 1,169.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.13x = 2,917.52 × 1,169.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.13x = 3,413,142.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,413,142.45/2,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.44

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