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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.40, 3,170.52 and 1,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.40, 3,170.52 and 1,018.74 is: 1,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.40 : 3,170.52 = 1,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.40/3,170.52 = 1,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.40x = 3,170.52 × 1,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.40x = 3,229,935.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,935.54/2,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.59

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