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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.37, 3,170.75 and 1,463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.37, 3,170.75 and 1,463.13 is: 2,194.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.37 : 3,170.75 = 1,463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.37/3,170.75 = 1,463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.37x = 3,170.75 × 1,463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.37x = 4,639,212.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,212.13/2,114.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.13

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