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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.16, 2,917.26 and 1,229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.16, 2,917.26 and 1,229.82 is: 1,696.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.16 : 2,917.26 = 1,229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.16/2,917.26 = 1,229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.16x = 2,917.26 × 1,229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.16x = 3,587,704.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,587,704.69/2,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.99

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