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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.17, 2,170.40 and 1,217.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.17, 2,170.40 and 1,217.30 is: 1,680.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.17 : 2,170.40 = 1,217.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.17/2,170.40 = 1,217.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.17x = 2,170.40 × 1,217.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.17x = 2,642,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642,027.92/1,572.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.50

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