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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.66, 3,170.81 and 815.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.66, 3,170.81 and 815.04 is: 1,223.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.66 : 3,170.81 = 815.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.66/3,170.81 = 815.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.66x = 3,170.81 × 815.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.66x = 2,584,326.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,326.66/2,112.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.26

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