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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.46, 3,170.07 and 817.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.46, 3,170.07 and 817.02 is: 1,224.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.46 : 3,170.07 = 817.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.46/3,170.07 = 817.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.46x = 3,170.07 × 817.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.46x = 2,590,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,010.59/2,114.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.90

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