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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.37, 3,168.72 and 1,190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.37, 3,168.72 and 1,190.16 is: 1,783.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.37 : 3,168.72 = 1,190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.37/3,168.72 = 1,190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.37x = 3,168.72 × 1,190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.37x = 3,771,283.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,283.80/2,114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.64

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