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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.96, 3,168.18 and 1,016.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.96, 3,168.18 and 1,016.06 is: 1,522.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.96 : 3,168.18 = 1,016.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.96/3,168.18 = 1,016.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.96x = 3,168.18 × 1,016.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.96x = 3,219,045.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,219,045.13/2,114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,522.04

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