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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.10, 3,164.85 and 812.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.10, 3,164.85 and 812.22 is: 1,217.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.10 : 3,164.85 = 812.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.10/3,164.85 = 812.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.10x = 3,164.85 × 812.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.10x = 2,570,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,554.47/2,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.64

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