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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.60, 3,151.71 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.60, 3,151.71 and 802.17 is: 1,203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.60 : 3,151.71 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.60/3,151.71 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.60x = 3,151.71 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.60x = 2,528,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,207.21/2,100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.56

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