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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.46, 3,162.85 and 809.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.46, 3,162.85 and 809.93 is: 1,214.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.46 : 3,162.85 = 809.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.46/3,162.85 = 809.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.46x = 3,162.85 × 809.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.46x = 2,561,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,692.98/2,108.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.96

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