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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.30, 2,910.16 and 1,756.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.30, 2,910.16 and 1,756.28 is: 2,417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.30 : 2,910.16 = 1,756.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.30/2,910.16 = 1,756.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.30x = 2,910.16 × 1,756.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.30x = 5,111,065.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,065.28/2,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,417.38

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