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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.46, 2,918.18 and 1,230.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.46, 2,918.18 and 1,230.75 is: 1,698.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.46 : 2,918.18 = 1,230.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.46/2,918.18 = 1,230.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.46x = 2,918.18 × 1,230.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.46x = 3,591,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,591,543.88/2,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.56

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