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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.91, 2,918.61 and 1,275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.91, 2,918.61 and 1,275.93 is: 1,760.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.91 : 2,918.61 = 1,275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.91/2,918.61 = 1,275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.91x = 2,918.61 × 1,275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.91x = 3,723,942.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,942.06/2,114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,760.80

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