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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.62, 2,952.63 and 2,114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.62, 2,952.63 and 2,114.74 is: 2,899.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.62 : 2,952.63 = 2,114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.62/2,952.63 = 2,114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.62x = 2,952.63 × 2,114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.62x = 6,244,044.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,044.77/2,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,899.33

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