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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,118.13, 3,175.30 and 819.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,118.13, 3,175.30 and 819.30 is: 1,228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,118.13 : 3,175.30 = 819.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,118.13/3,175.30 = 819.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,118.13x = 3,175.30 × 819.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,118.13x = 2,601,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,601,523.29/2,118.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.22

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