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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.14, 3,189.74 and 1,472.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.14, 3,189.74 and 1,472.21 is: 2,031.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.14 : 3,189.74 = 1,472.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.14/3,189.74 = 1,472.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.14x = 3,189.74 × 1,472.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.14x = 4,695,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695,967.13/2,311.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.88

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