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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.60, 3,171.90 and 2,022.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.60, 3,171.90 and 2,022.44 is: 3,033.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.60 : 3,171.90 = 2,022.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.60/3,171.90 = 2,022.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.60x = 3,171.90 × 2,022.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.60x = 6,414,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,414,977.44/2,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,033.66

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