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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.82, 3,189.42 and 810.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.82, 3,189.42 and 810.03 is: 1,214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.82 : 3,189.42 = 810.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.82/3,189.42 = 810.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.82x = 3,189.42 × 810.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.82x = 2,583,525.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,525.88/2,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.74

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