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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.98, 3,162.42 and 809.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.98, 3,162.42 and 809.44 is: 1,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.98 : 3,162.42 = 809.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.98/3,162.42 = 809.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.98x = 3,162.42 × 809.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.98x = 2,559,781.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,781.34/2,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.33

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