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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.52, 3,162.80 and 809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.52, 3,162.80 and 809.80 is: 1,214.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.52 : 3,162.80 = 809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.52/3,162.80 = 809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.52x = 3,162.80 × 809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.52x = 2,561,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,235.44/2,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.71

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