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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.33, 3,173.43 and 1,075.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.33, 3,173.43 and 1,075.05 is: 1,613.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.33 : 3,173.43 = 1,075.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.33/3,173.43 = 1,075.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.33x = 3,173.43 × 1,075.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.33x = 3,411,595.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,595.92/2,114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.56

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