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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.78, 2,918.40 and 1,183.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.78, 2,918.40 and 1,183.28 is: 1,632.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.78 : 2,918.40 = 1,183.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.78/2,918.40 = 1,183.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.78x = 2,918.40 × 1,183.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.78x = 3,453,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,284.35/2,114.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,632.93

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