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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.48, 3,168.42 and 813.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.48, 3,168.42 and 813.95 is: 1,220.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.48 : 3,168.42 = 813.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.48/3,168.42 = 813.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.48x = 3,168.42 × 813.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.48x = 2,578,928.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,928.45/2,112.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.81

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