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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.44, 3,171.63 and 2,062.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.44, 3,171.63 and 2,062.15 is: 3,093.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.44 : 3,171.63 = 2,062.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.44/3,171.63 = 2,062.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.44x = 3,171.63 × 2,062.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.44x = 6,540,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,540,376.80/2,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.20

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