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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.76, 3,150.11 and 801.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.76, 3,150.11 and 801.24 is: 1,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.76 : 3,150.11 = 801.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.76/3,150.11 = 801.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.76x = 3,150.11 × 801.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.76x = 2,523,990.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,990.13/2,099.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.04

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