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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.81, 2,910.85 and 1,756.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.81, 2,910.85 and 1,756.79 is: 2,418.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.81 : 2,910.85 = 1,756.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.81/2,910.85 = 1,756.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.81x = 2,910.85 × 1,756.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.81x = 5,113,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113,737.62/2,114.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.07

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