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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.03, 3,170.64 and 815.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.03, 3,170.64 and 815.20 is: 1,222.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.03 : 3,170.64 = 815.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.03/3,170.64 = 815.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.03x = 3,170.64 × 815.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.03x = 2,584,705.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,705.73/2,114.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.64

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