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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.36, 2,917.59 and 1,230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.36, 2,917.59 and 1,230.20 is: 1,697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.36 : 2,917.59 = 1,230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.36/2,917.59 = 1,230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.36x = 2,917.59 × 1,230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.36x = 3,589,219.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,219.22/2,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.54

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