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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.46, 3,150.80 and 802.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.46, 3,150.80 and 802.03 is: 1,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.46 : 3,150.80 = 802.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.46/3,150.80 = 802.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.46x = 3,150.80 × 802.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.46x = 2,527,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,036.12/2,100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.09

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