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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.79, 3,177.29 and 820.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.79, 3,177.29 and 820.17 is: 1,230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.79 : 3,177.29 = 820.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.79/3,177.29 = 820.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.79x = 3,177.29 × 820.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.79x = 2,605,919.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,919.99/2,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.49

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