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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.63, 3,161.01 and 809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.63, 3,161.01 and 809.84 is: 1,214.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.63 : 3,161.01 = 809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.63/3,161.01 = 809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.63x = 3,161.01 × 809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.63x = 2,559,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,912.34/2,108.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.02

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