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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.32, 3,166.80 and 811.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.32, 3,166.80 and 811.92 is: 1,218.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.32 : 3,166.80 = 811.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.32/3,166.80 = 811.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.32x = 3,166.80 × 811.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.32x = 2,571,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,188.26/2,110.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.39

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