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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.55, 3,168.36 and 1,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.55, 3,168.36 and 1,073.52 is: 1,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.55 : 3,168.36 = 1,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.55/3,168.36 = 1,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.55x = 3,168.36 × 1,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.55x = 3,401,297.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,297.83/2,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.52

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