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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.73, 3,173.47 and 945.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.73, 3,173.47 and 945.45 is: 1,418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.73 : 3,173.47 = 945.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.73/3,173.47 = 945.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.73x = 3,173.47 × 945.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.73x = 3,000,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,354.85/2,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.79

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