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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.85, 3,165.64 and 1,452.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.85, 3,165.64 and 1,452.86 is: 2,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.85 : 3,165.64 = 1,452.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.85/3,165.64 = 1,452.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.85x = 3,165.64 × 1,452.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.85x = 4,599,224.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,224.14/2,114.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,174.72

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