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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.24, 3,168.92 and 1,139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.24, 3,168.92 and 1,139.00 is: 1,707.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.24 : 3,168.92 = 1,139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.24/3,168.92 = 1,139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.24x = 3,168.92 × 1,139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.24x = 3,609,386.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,609,386.88/2,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,707.18

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