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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.70, 3,221.55 and 2,115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.70, 3,221.55 and 2,115.30 is: 3,172.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.70 : 3,221.55 = 2,115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.70/3,221.55 = 2,115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.70x = 3,221.55 × 2,115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.70x = 6,814,544.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,814,544.72/2,147.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.95

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