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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.62, 2,918.18 and 1,157.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.62, 2,918.18 and 1,157.53 is: 1,597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.62 : 2,918.18 = 1,157.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.62/2,918.18 = 1,157.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.62x = 2,918.18 × 1,157.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.62x = 3,377,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377,880.90/2,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.39

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