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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.98, 3,183.99 and 806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.98, 3,183.99 and 806.46 is: 1,209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.98 : 3,183.99 = 806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.98/3,183.99 = 806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.98x = 3,183.99 × 806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.98x = 2,567,760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567,760.58/2,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.51

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