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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.24, 3,170.39 and 1,461.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.24, 3,170.39 and 1,461.14 is: 2,187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.24 : 3,170.39 = 1,461.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.24/3,170.39 = 1,461.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.24x = 3,170.39 × 1,461.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.24x = 4,632,383.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,383.64/2,117.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.94

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