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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.58, 3,166.39 and 812.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.58, 3,166.39 and 812.14 is: 1,218.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.58 : 3,166.39 = 812.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.58/3,166.39 = 812.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.58x = 3,166.39 × 812.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.58x = 2,571,551.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,571,551.97/2,110.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.41

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