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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.50, 3,170.22 and 814.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.50, 3,170.22 and 814.94 is: 1,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.50 : 3,170.22 = 814.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.50/3,170.22 = 814.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.50x = 3,170.22 × 814.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.50x = 2,583,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,539.09/2,113.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.40

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