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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.27, 3,151.80 and 801.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.27, 3,151.80 and 801.69 is: 1,203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.27 : 3,151.80 = 801.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.27/3,151.80 = 801.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.27x = 3,151.80 × 801.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.27x = 2,526,766.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,766.54/2,100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.07

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