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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.86, 3,195.32 and 813.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.86, 3,195.32 and 813.60 is: 1,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.86 : 3,195.32 = 813.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.86/3,195.32 = 813.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.86x = 3,195.32 × 813.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.86x = 2,599,712.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,712.35/2,129.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.60

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