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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.74, 3,214.07 and 1,448.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.74, 3,214.07 and 1,448.69 is: 2,171.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.74 : 3,214.07 = 1,448.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.74/3,214.07 = 1,448.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.74x = 3,214.07 × 1,448.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.74x = 4,656,167.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656,167.75/2,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,171.98

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