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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.19, 2,916.63 and 1,229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.19, 2,916.63 and 1,229.76 is: 1,696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.19 : 2,916.63 = 1,229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.19/2,916.63 = 1,229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.19x = 2,916.63 × 1,229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.19x = 3,586,754.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,754.91/2,114.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.51

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