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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.40, 3,166.96 and 1,371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.40, 3,166.96 and 1,371.40 is: 2,054.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.40 : 3,166.96 = 1,371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.40/3,166.96 = 1,371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.40x = 3,166.96 × 1,371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.40x = 4,343,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343,168.94/2,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.09

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