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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.37, 3,163.82 and 810.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.37, 3,163.82 and 810.93 is: 1,216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.37 : 3,163.82 = 810.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.37/3,163.82 = 810.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.37x = 3,163.82 × 810.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.37x = 2,565,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,632.50/2,108.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.88

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