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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.40, 4,265.10 and 2,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.40, 4,265.10 and 2,114.40 is: 3,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.40 : 4,265.10 = 2,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.40/4,265.10 = 2,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.40x = 4,265.10 × 2,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.40x = 9,018,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,018,127.44/2,843.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.60

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