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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.82, 3,173.13 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.82, 3,173.13 and 817.20 is: 1,226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.82 : 3,173.13 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.82/3,173.13 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.82x = 3,173.13 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.82x = 2,593,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,081.84/2,114.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.15

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