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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.53, 3,150.09 and 784.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.53, 3,150.09 and 784.01 is: 1,175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.53 : 3,150.09 = 784.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.53/3,150.09 = 784.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.53x = 3,150.09 × 784.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.53x = 2,469,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,709.94/2,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.75

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