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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.09, 3,151.08 and 801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.09, 3,151.08 and 801.12 is: 1,202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.09 : 3,151.08 = 801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.09/3,151.08 = 801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.09x = 3,151.08 × 801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.09x = 2,524,393.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524,393.21/2,100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.04

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