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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.52, 3,166.92 and 813.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.52, 3,166.92 and 813.04 is: 1,218.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.52 : 3,166.92 = 813.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.52/3,166.92 = 813.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.52x = 3,166.92 × 813.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.52x = 2,574,832.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,832.64/2,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.84

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