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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.64, 2,916.81 and 1,306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.64, 2,916.81 and 1,306.80 is: 1,802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.64 : 2,916.81 = 1,306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.64/2,916.81 = 1,306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.64x = 2,916.81 × 1,306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.64x = 3,811,687.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,687.31/2,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.52

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