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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.63, 3,167.01 and 813.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.63, 3,167.01 and 813.84 is: 1,220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.63 : 3,167.01 = 813.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.63/3,167.01 = 813.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.63x = 3,167.01 × 813.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.63x = 2,577,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,439.42/2,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.01

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