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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.98, 3,217.70 and 1,415.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.98, 3,217.70 and 1,415.34 is: 2,120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.98 : 3,217.70 = 1,415.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.98/3,217.70 = 1,415.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.98x = 3,217.70 × 1,415.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.98x = 4,554,123.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,123.43/2,147.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.19

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