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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100, 3,150.90 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100, 3,150.90 and 801.12 is: 1,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100 : 3,150.90 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100/3,150.90 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100x = 3,150.90 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100x = 2,524,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,249.01/2,100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.02

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