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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.80, 3,176.70 and 1,571.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.80, 3,176.70 and 1,571.05 is: 2,356.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.80 : 3,176.70 = 1,571.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.80/3,176.70 = 1,571.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.80x = 3,176.70 × 1,571.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.80x = 4,990,754.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,754.54/2,117.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,356.58

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