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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,715.58, 2,571.21 and 1,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,715.58, 2,571.21 and 1,130.22 is: 1,693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,715.58 : 2,571.21 = 1,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,715.58/2,571.21 = 1,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,715.58x = 2,571.21 × 1,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,715.58x = 2,906,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,906,032.97/1,715.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.91

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