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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.49, 3,171.30 and 815.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.49, 3,171.30 and 815.98 is: 1,223.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.49 : 3,171.30 = 815.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.49/3,171.30 = 815.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.49x = 3,171.30 × 815.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.49x = 2,587,706.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,706.39/2,115.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.22

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