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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.98, 3,166.05 and 812.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.98, 3,166.05 and 812.30 is: 1,218.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.98 : 3,166.05 = 812.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.98/3,166.05 = 812.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.98x = 3,166.05 × 812.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.98x = 2,571,782.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,782.42/2,109.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.87

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