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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.58, 2,918.01 and 1,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.58, 2,918.01 and 1,230.24 is: 1,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.58 : 2,918.01 = 1,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.58/2,918.01 = 1,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.58x = 2,918.01 × 1,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.58x = 3,589,852.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,589,852.62/2,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.67

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