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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.57, 3,164.94 and 811.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.57, 3,164.94 and 811.13 is: 1,216.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.57 : 3,164.94 = 811.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.57/3,164.94 = 811.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.57x = 3,164.94 × 811.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.57x = 2,567,161.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,161.96/2,110.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.34

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