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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.86, 3,162.20 and 809.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.86, 3,162.20 and 809.23 is: 1,214.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.86 : 3,162.20 = 809.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.86/3,162.20 = 809.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.86x = 3,162.20 × 809.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.86x = 2,558,935.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,935.15/2,107.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.00

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