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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.75, 2,920.43 and 1,614.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.75, 2,920.43 and 1,614.89 is: 2,226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.75 : 2,920.43 = 1,614.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.75/2,920.43 = 1,614.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.75x = 2,920.43 × 1,614.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.75x = 4,716,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,716,172.43/2,117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.97

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