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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.27, 3,167.04 and 812.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.27, 3,167.04 and 812.74 is: 1,219.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.27 : 3,167.04 = 812.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.27/3,167.04 = 812.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.27x = 3,167.04 × 812.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.27x = 2,573,980.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,980.09/2,111.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.16

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