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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.88, 3,163.50 and 809.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.88, 3,163.50 and 809.80 is: 1,214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.88 : 3,163.50 = 809.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.88/3,163.50 = 809.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.88x = 3,163.50 × 809.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.88x = 2,561,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,802.30/2,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.19

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