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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.49, 3,162.09 and 809.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.49, 3,162.09 and 809.64 is: 1,214.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.49 : 3,162.09 = 809.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.49/3,162.09 = 809.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.49x = 3,162.09 × 809.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.49x = 2,560,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,560,154.55/2,108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.21

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