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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.60, 2,918 and 1,230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.60, 2,918 and 1,230.36 is: 1,697.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.60 : 2,918 = 1,230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.60/2,918 = 1,230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.60x = 2,918 × 1,230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.60x = 3,590,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,190.48/2,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.81

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