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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.26, 3,151.30 and 802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.26, 3,151.30 and 802.10 is: 1,203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.26 : 3,151.30 = 802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.26/3,151.30 = 802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.26x = 3,151.30 × 802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.26x = 2,527,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,657.73/2,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.50

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