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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.80, 2,918.04 and 1,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.80, 2,918.04 and 1,230.40 is: 1,697.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.80 : 2,918.04 = 1,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.80/2,918.04 = 1,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.80x = 2,918.04 × 1,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.80x = 3,590,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,356.42/2,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.73

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