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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.51, 3,160.93 and 809.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.51, 3,160.93 and 809.07 is: 1,212.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.51 : 3,160.93 = 809.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.51/3,160.93 = 809.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.51x = 3,160.93 × 809.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.51x = 2,557,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,413.64/2,108.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.90

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