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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.14, 3,251.85 and 1,014.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.14, 3,251.85 and 1,014.54 is: 1,520.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.14 : 3,251.85 = 1,014.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.14/3,251.85 = 1,014.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.14x = 3,251.85 × 1,014.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.14x = 3,299,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,131.90/2,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.24

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