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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.01, 3,170.69 and 817.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.01, 3,170.69 and 817.39 is: 1,225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.01 : 3,170.69 = 817.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.01/3,170.69 = 817.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.01x = 3,170.69 × 817.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.01x = 2,591,670.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,670.36/2,115.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.37

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