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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.80, 3,160.61 and 808.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.80, 3,160.61 and 808.17 is: 1,212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.80 : 3,160.61 = 808.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.80/3,160.61 = 808.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.80x = 3,160.61 × 808.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.80x = 2,554,318.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,318.51/2,106.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.41

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