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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.21, 3,150.22 and 783.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.21, 3,150.22 and 783.87 is: 1,175.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.21 : 3,150.22 = 783.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.21/3,150.22 = 783.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.21x = 3,150.22 × 783.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.21x = 2,469,347.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,347.71/2,100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.76

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