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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.67, 2,918.34 and 1,183.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.67, 2,918.34 and 1,183.17 is: 1,632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.67 : 2,918.34 = 1,183.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.67/2,918.34 = 1,183.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.67x = 2,918.34 × 1,183.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.67x = 3,452,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,892.34/2,114.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.83

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