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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.73, 3,174.96 and 1,190.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.73, 3,174.96 and 1,190.93 is: 1,788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.73 : 3,174.96 = 1,190.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.73/3,174.96 = 1,190.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.73x = 3,174.96 × 1,190.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.73x = 3,781,133.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,133.28/2,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.00

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