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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.76, 3,162.87 and 810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.76, 3,162.87 and 810.60 is: 1,215.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.76 : 3,162.87 = 810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.76/3,162.87 = 810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.76x = 3,162.87 × 810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.76x = 2,563,822.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,822.42/2,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.80

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