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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.45, 3,186.20 and 807.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.45, 3,186.20 and 807.73 is: 1,211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.45 : 3,186.20 = 807.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.45/3,186.20 = 807.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.45x = 3,186.20 × 807.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.45x = 2,573,599.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573,599.52/2,124.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,211.42

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