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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.60, 3,167.10 and 812.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.60, 3,167.10 and 812.14 is: 1,218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.60 : 3,167.10 = 812.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.60/3,167.10 = 812.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.60x = 3,167.10 × 812.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.60x = 2,572,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,128.59/2,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.67

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