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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.40, 3,170.64 and 1,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.40, 3,170.64 and 1,373.28 is: 2,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.40 : 3,170.64 = 1,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.40/3,170.64 = 1,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.40x = 3,170.64 × 1,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.40x = 4,354,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354,176.50/2,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.30

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