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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.13, 3,219.15 and 812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.13, 3,219.15 and 812.18 is: 1,218.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.13 : 3,219.15 = 812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.13/3,219.15 = 812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.13x = 3,219.15 × 812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.13x = 2,614,513.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,513.15/2,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.25

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