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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.16, 3,171.69 and 1,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.16, 3,171.69 and 1,074.66 is: 1,612.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.16 : 3,171.69 = 1,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.16/3,171.69 = 1,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.16x = 3,171.69 × 1,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.16x = 3,408,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,488.38/2,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.22

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