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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.02, 3,170.34 and 814.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.02, 3,170.34 and 814.50 is: 1,222.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.02 : 3,170.34 = 814.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.02/3,170.34 = 814.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.02x = 3,170.34 × 814.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.02x = 2,582,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582,241.93/2,113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.06

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