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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.59, 2,918.02 and 1,170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.59, 2,918.02 and 1,170.33 is: 1,614.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.59 : 2,918.02 = 1,170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.59/2,918.02 = 1,170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.59x = 2,918.02 × 1,170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.59x = 3,415,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,032.48/2,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.99

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