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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.18, 3,168.54 and 814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.18, 3,168.54 and 814.02 is: 1,221.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.18 : 3,168.54 = 814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.18/3,168.54 = 814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.18x = 3,168.54 × 814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.18x = 2,579,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,254.93/2,112.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.13

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