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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.96, 3,174.21 and 817.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.96, 3,174.21 and 817.26 is: 1,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.96 : 3,174.21 = 817.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.96/3,174.21 = 817.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.96x = 3,174.21 × 817.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.96x = 2,594,154.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,154.86/2,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.99

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