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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.80, 3,171.96 and 816.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.80, 3,171.96 and 816.16 is: 1,224.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.80 : 3,171.96 = 816.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.80/3,171.96 = 816.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.80x = 3,171.96 × 816.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.80x = 2,588,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588,826.87/2,114.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.15

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