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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.64, 3,169.20 and 1,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.64, 3,169.20 and 1,464 is: 2,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.64 : 3,169.20 = 1,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.64/3,169.20 = 1,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.64x = 3,169.20 × 1,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.64x = 4,639,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,639,708.80/2,114.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,194.09

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