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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.82, 2,917.98 and 1,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.82, 2,917.98 and 1,275.66 is: 1,760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.82 : 2,917.98 = 1,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.82/2,917.98 = 1,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.82x = 2,917.98 × 1,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.82x = 3,722,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,722,350.37/2,114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.13

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