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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.82, 3,163.35 and 810.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.82, 3,163.35 and 810.20 is: 1,215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.82 : 3,163.35 = 810.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.82/3,163.35 = 810.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.82x = 3,163.35 × 810.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.82x = 2,562,930.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,930.35/2,108.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.34

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