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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.76, 2,917.98 and 1,369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.76, 2,917.98 and 1,369.56 is: 1,889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.76 : 2,917.98 = 1,369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.76/2,917.98 = 1,369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.76x = 2,917.98 × 1,369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.76x = 3,996,348.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,348.69/2,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.74

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