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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.24, 2,916.40 and 1,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.24, 2,916.40 and 1,229.92 is: 1,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.24 : 2,916.40 = 1,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.24/2,916.40 = 1,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.24x = 2,916.40 × 1,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.24x = 3,586,938.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,938.69/2,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.56

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