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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.23, 2,917.51 and 1,275.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.23, 2,917.51 and 1,275.21 is: 1,759.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.23 : 2,917.51 = 1,275.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.23/2,917.51 = 1,275.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.23x = 2,917.51 × 1,275.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.23x = 3,720,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,720,437.93/2,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.71

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