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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.30, 3,168.03 and 814.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.30, 3,168.03 and 814.42 is: 1,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.30 : 3,168.03 = 814.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.30/3,168.03 = 814.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.30x = 3,168.03 × 814.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.30x = 2,580,106.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,580,106.99/2,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.89

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