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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.52, 3,269.20 and 810.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.52, 3,269.20 and 810.52 is: 1,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.52 : 3,269.20 = 810.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.52/3,269.20 = 810.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.52x = 3,269.20 × 810.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.52x = 2,649,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,649,751.98/2,178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.31

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