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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.60, 3,171.90 and 2,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.60, 3,171.90 and 2,001.20 is: 3,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.60 : 3,171.90 = 2,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.60/3,171.90 = 2,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.60x = 3,171.90 × 2,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.60x = 6,347,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,347,606.28/2,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.80

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