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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.30, 3,173.15 and 555.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.30, 3,173.15 and 555.31 is: 833.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.30 : 3,173.15 = 555.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.30/3,173.15 = 555.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.30x = 3,173.15 × 555.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.30x = 1,762,081.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,081.93/2,115.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.02

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