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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.94, 3,165.45 and 811.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.94, 3,165.45 and 811.51 is: 1,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.94 : 3,165.45 = 811.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.94/3,165.45 = 811.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.94x = 3,165.45 × 811.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.94x = 2,568,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,794.33/2,109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.47

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