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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.31, 3,148.63 and 802.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.31, 3,148.63 and 802.69 is: 1,203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.31 : 3,148.63 = 802.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.31/3,148.63 = 802.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.31x = 3,148.63 × 802.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.31x = 2,527,363.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,363.94/2,100.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.33

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