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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.96, 3,166.71 and 812.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.96, 3,166.71 and 812.26 is: 1,218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.96 : 3,166.71 = 812.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.96/3,166.71 = 812.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.96x = 3,166.71 × 812.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.96x = 2,572,191.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,191.86/2,110.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.49

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