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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,127.18, 3,188.49 and 810.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,127.18, 3,188.49 and 810.30 is: 1,214.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,127.18 : 3,188.49 = 810.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,127.18/3,188.49 = 810.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,127.18x = 3,188.49 × 810.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,127.18x = 2,583,633.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,583,633.45/2,127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.58

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