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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.52, 3,167.20 and 813.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.52, 3,167.20 and 813.12 is: 1,219.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.52 : 3,167.20 = 813.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.52/3,167.20 = 813.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.52x = 3,167.20 × 813.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.52x = 2,575,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575,313.66/2,111.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.65

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