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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.20, 3,171.30 and 1,130.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.20, 3,171.30 and 1,130.05 is: 1,695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.20 : 3,171.30 = 1,130.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.20/3,171.30 = 1,130.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.20x = 3,171.30 × 1,130.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.20x = 3,583,727.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,727.57/2,114.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.08

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