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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.86, 3,163.70 and 810.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.86, 3,163.70 and 810.23 is: 1,215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.86 : 3,163.70 = 810.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.86/3,163.70 = 810.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.86x = 3,163.70 × 810.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.86x = 2,563,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,563,324.65/2,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.50

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