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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.44, 3,168.04 and 1,497.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.44, 3,168.04 and 1,497.13 is: 2,243.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.44 : 3,168.04 = 1,497.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.44/3,168.04 = 1,497.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.44x = 3,168.04 × 1,497.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.44x = 4,742,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,967.73/2,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.13

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