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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.55, 3,161.33 and 809.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.55, 3,161.33 and 809.93 is: 1,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.55 : 3,161.33 = 809.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.55/3,161.33 = 809.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.55x = 3,161.33 × 809.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.55x = 2,560,456.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,456.01/2,107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.90

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