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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.33, 3,163.98 and 1,715.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.33, 3,163.98 and 1,715.22 is: 2,569.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.33 : 3,163.98 = 1,715.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.33/3,163.98 = 1,715.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.33x = 3,163.98 × 1,715.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.33x = 5,426,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,426,921.78/2,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,569.16

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