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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.52, 3,168.80 and 813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.52, 3,168.80 and 813.80 is: 1,220.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.52 : 3,168.80 = 813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.52/3,168.80 = 813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.52x = 3,168.80 × 813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.52x = 2,578,769.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,769.44/2,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.71

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