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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.87, 2,918.66 and 1,170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.87, 2,918.66 and 1,170.70 is: 1,615.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.87 : 2,918.66 = 1,170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.87/2,918.66 = 1,170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.87x = 2,918.66 × 1,170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.87x = 3,416,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,870.89/2,114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.64

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