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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.47, 3,169.86 and 1,073.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.47, 3,169.86 and 1,073.59 is: 1,609.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.47 : 3,169.86 = 1,073.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.47/3,169.86 = 1,073.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.47x = 3,169.86 × 1,073.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.47x = 3,403,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,130.00/2,114.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.45

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