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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.48, 3,173.22 and 817.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.48, 3,173.22 and 817.08 is: 1,225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.48 : 3,173.22 = 817.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.48/3,173.22 = 817.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.48x = 3,173.22 × 817.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.48x = 2,592,774.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,774.60/2,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.62

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