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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.56, 3,170.52 and 816.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.56, 3,170.52 and 816.12 is: 1,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.56 : 3,170.52 = 816.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.56/3,170.52 = 816.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.56x = 3,170.52 × 816.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.56x = 2,587,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,524.78/2,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.25

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