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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.61, 2,918.16 and 1,183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.61, 2,918.16 and 1,183.11 is: 1,632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.61 : 2,918.16 = 1,183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.61/2,918.16 = 1,183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.61x = 2,918.16 × 1,183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.61x = 3,452,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,504.28/2,114.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.69

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