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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.70, 3,174.45 and 1,140.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.70, 3,174.45 and 1,140.30 is: 1,711.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.70 : 3,174.45 = 1,140.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.70/3,174.45 = 1,140.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.70x = 3,174.45 × 1,140.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.70x = 3,619,825.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,619,825.34/2,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.74

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