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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.70, 3,168.45 and 1,985.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.70, 3,168.45 and 1,985.10 is: 2,974.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.70 : 3,168.45 = 1,985.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.70/3,168.45 = 1,985.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.70x = 3,168.45 × 1,985.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.70x = 6,289,690.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,289,690.10/2,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,974.27

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