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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.73, 3,168.05 and 813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.73, 3,168.05 and 813.20 is: 1,219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.73 : 3,168.05 = 813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.73/3,168.05 = 813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.73x = 3,168.05 × 813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.73x = 2,576,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,258.26/2,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.98

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