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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.20, 3,217.78 and 1,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.20, 3,217.78 and 1,715.08 is: 2,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.20 : 3,217.78 = 1,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.20/3,217.78 = 1,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.20x = 3,217.78 × 1,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.20x = 5,518,750.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,518,750.12/2,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.60

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