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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.46, 3,165.96 and 811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.46, 3,165.96 and 811.76 is: 1,217.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.46 : 3,165.96 = 811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.46/3,165.96 = 811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.46x = 3,165.96 × 811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.46x = 2,569,999.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,999.69/2,110.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.74

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