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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.34, 2,918.15 and 1,759.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.34, 2,918.15 and 1,759.78 is: 2,428.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.34 : 2,918.15 = 1,759.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.34/2,918.15 = 1,759.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.34x = 2,918.15 × 1,759.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.34x = 5,135,302.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,302.01/2,114.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,428.80

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