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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.84, 2,918.49 and 1,157.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.84, 2,918.49 and 1,157.74 is: 1,597.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.84 : 2,918.49 = 1,157.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.84/2,918.49 = 1,157.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.84x = 2,918.49 × 1,157.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.84x = 3,378,840.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,840.97/2,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.68

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