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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.24, 2,918.34 and 1,484.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.24, 2,918.34 and 1,484.93 is: 2,049.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.24 : 2,918.34 = 1,484.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.24/2,918.34 = 1,484.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.24x = 2,918.34 × 1,484.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.24x = 4,333,516.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,333,516.02/2,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.69

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