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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.10, 3,167.10 and 812.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.10, 3,167.10 and 812.56 is: 1,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.10 : 3,167.10 = 812.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.10/3,167.10 = 812.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.10x = 3,167.10 × 812.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.10x = 2,573,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,458.78/2,111.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.01

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