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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.46, 3,168.38 and 815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.46, 3,168.38 and 815.84 is: 1,223.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.46 : 3,168.38 = 815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.46/3,168.38 = 815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.46x = 3,168.38 × 815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.46x = 2,584,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,584,891.14/2,113.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.06

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