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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.92, 2,918.69 and 1,183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.92, 2,918.69 and 1,183.42 is: 1,633.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.92 : 2,918.69 = 1,183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.92/2,918.69 = 1,183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.92x = 2,918.69 × 1,183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.92x = 3,454,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,030.20/2,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.17

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