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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.52, 3,133 and 1,804.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.52, 3,133 and 1,804.59 is: 2,691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.52 : 3,133 = 1,804.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.52/3,133 = 1,804.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.52x = 3,133 × 1,804.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.52x = 5,653,780.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,780.47/2,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,691.61

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