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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.88, 3,165.84 and 812.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.88, 3,165.84 and 812.24 is: 1,218.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.88 : 3,165.84 = 812.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.88/3,165.84 = 812.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.88x = 3,165.84 × 812.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.88x = 2,571,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,421.88/2,109.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.75

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