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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.16, 2,916.48 and 1,366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.16, 2,916.48 and 1,366.80 is: 1,885.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.16 : 2,916.48 = 1,366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.16/2,916.48 = 1,366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.16x = 2,916.48 × 1,366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.16x = 3,986,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986,244.86/2,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.50

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