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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.70, 3,173.19 and 816.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.70, 3,173.19 and 816.10 is: 1,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.70 : 3,173.19 = 816.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.70/3,173.19 = 816.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.70x = 3,173.19 × 816.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.70x = 2,589,640.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,640.36/2,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.01

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