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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.26, 3,170.67 and 815.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.26, 3,170.67 and 815.62 is: 1,223.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.26 : 3,170.67 = 815.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.26/3,170.67 = 815.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.26x = 3,170.67 × 815.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.26x = 2,586,061.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,061.87/2,114.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.15

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