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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.92, 3,162.24 and 809.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.92, 3,162.24 and 809.52 is: 1,214.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.92 : 3,162.24 = 809.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.92/3,162.24 = 809.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.92x = 3,162.24 × 809.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.92x = 2,559,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,896.52/2,107.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.42

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