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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.94, 2,917.91 and 1,369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.94, 2,917.91 and 1,369.85 is: 1,889.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.94 : 2,917.91 = 1,369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.94/2,917.91 = 1,369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.94x = 2,917.91 × 1,369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.94x = 3,997,077.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,077.57/2,114.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,889.92

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