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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.56, 3,166.80 and 1,804.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.56, 3,166.80 and 1,804.72 is: 2,702.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.56 : 3,166.80 = 1,804.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.56/3,166.80 = 1,804.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.56x = 3,166.80 × 1,804.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.56x = 5,715,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,715,187.30/2,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.78

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