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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.85, 3,181.55 and 822.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.85, 3,181.55 and 822.15 is: 1,233.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.85 : 3,181.55 = 822.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.85/3,181.55 = 822.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.85x = 3,181.55 × 822.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.85x = 2,615,707.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,707.22/2,120.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.33

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