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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.30, 3,167.97 and 1,290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.30, 3,167.97 and 1,290.10 is: 1,933.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.30 : 3,167.97 = 1,290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.30/3,167.97 = 1,290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.30x = 3,167.97 × 1,290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.30x = 4,086,998.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086,998.10/2,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.03

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