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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.45, 3,165.60 and 1,871.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.45, 3,165.60 and 1,871.45 is: 2,801.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.45 : 3,165.60 = 1,871.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.45/3,165.60 = 1,871.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.45x = 3,165.60 × 1,871.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.45x = 5,924,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,924,262.12/2,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.80

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