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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.06, 3,151.53 and 801.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.06, 3,151.53 and 801.54 is: 1,202.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.06 : 3,151.53 = 801.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.06/3,151.53 = 801.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.06x = 3,151.53 × 801.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.06x = 2,526,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,077.36/2,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.86

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