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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.69, 2,918.22 and 1,170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.69, 2,918.22 and 1,170.52 is: 1,615.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.69 : 2,918.22 = 1,170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.69/2,918.22 = 1,170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.69x = 2,918.22 × 1,170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.69x = 3,415,834.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,834.87/2,114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.29

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