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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,113.80, 3,168.78 and 816.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,113.80, 3,168.78 and 816.24 is: 1,223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,113.80 : 3,168.78 = 816.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,113.80/3,168.78 = 816.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,113.80x = 3,168.78 × 816.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,113.80x = 2,586,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,484.99/2,113.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.62

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