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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.53, 3,171.20 and 814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.53, 3,171.20 and 814.70 is: 1,222.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.53 : 3,171.20 = 814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.53/3,171.20 = 814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.53x = 3,171.20 × 814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.53x = 2,583,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,576.64/2,113.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.40

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