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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.48, 3,162.38 and 809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.48, 3,162.38 and 809.64 is: 1,214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.48 : 3,162.38 = 809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.48/3,162.38 = 809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.48x = 3,162.38 × 809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.48x = 2,560,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,389.34/2,108.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.33

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