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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.36, 3,170.19 and 1,016.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.36, 3,170.19 and 1,016.54 is: 1,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.36 : 3,170.19 = 1,016.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.36/3,170.19 = 1,016.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.36x = 3,170.19 × 1,016.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.36x = 3,222,624.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,624.94/2,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,524.16

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