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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.61, 3,189.43 and 810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.61, 3,189.43 and 810.52 is: 1,215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.61 : 3,189.43 = 810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.61/3,189.43 = 810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.61x = 3,189.43 × 810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.61x = 2,585,080.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,080.86/2,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.59

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