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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.74, 3,170.24 and 815.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.74, 3,170.24 and 815.22 is: 1,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.74 : 3,170.24 = 815.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.74/3,170.24 = 815.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.74x = 3,170.24 × 815.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.74x = 2,584,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,443.05/2,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.69

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