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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.76, 3,195.63 and 814.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.76, 3,195.63 and 814.24 is: 1,221.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.76 : 3,195.63 = 814.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.76/3,195.63 = 814.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.76x = 3,195.63 × 814.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.76x = 2,602,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,009.77/2,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.17

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