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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.98, 3,162.98 and 810.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.98, 3,162.98 and 810.16 is: 1,215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.98 : 3,162.98 = 810.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.98/3,162.98 = 810.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.98x = 3,162.98 × 810.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.98x = 2,562,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,519.88/2,108.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.05

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