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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.45, 3,168.59 and 1,190.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.45, 3,168.59 and 1,190.27 is: 1,783.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.45 : 3,168.59 = 1,190.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.45/3,168.59 = 1,190.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.45x = 3,168.59 × 1,190.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.45x = 3,771,477.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,771,477.62/2,114.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.67

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