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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.30, 3,167.49 and 812.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.30, 3,167.49 and 812.42 is: 1,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.30 : 3,167.49 = 812.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.30/3,167.49 = 812.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.30x = 3,167.49 × 812.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.30x = 2,573,332.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,332.23/2,111.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.84

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