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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.52, 3,170.46 and 815.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.52, 3,170.46 and 815.40 is: 1,222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.52 : 3,170.46 = 815.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.52/3,170.46 = 815.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.52x = 3,170.46 × 815.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.52x = 2,585,193.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,193.08/2,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.59

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