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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.16, 3,169.04 and 816.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.16, 3,169.04 and 816.52 is: 1,223.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.16 : 3,169.04 = 816.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.16/3,169.04 = 816.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.16x = 3,169.04 × 816.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.16x = 2,587,584.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,584.54/2,114.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.93

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