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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.89, 2,918.55 and 1,183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.89, 2,918.55 and 1,183.39 is: 1,633.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.89 : 2,918.55 = 1,183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.89/2,918.55 = 1,183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.89x = 2,918.55 × 1,183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.89x = 3,453,783.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,453,783.60/2,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.08

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