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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.31, 3,254.09 and 1,014.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.31, 3,254.09 and 1,014.87 is: 1,523.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.31 : 3,254.09 = 1,014.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.31/3,254.09 = 1,014.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.31x = 3,254.09 × 1,014.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.31x = 3,302,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,473.24/2,168.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.06

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