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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.66, 3,150.39 and 801.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.66, 3,150.39 and 801.83 is: 1,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.66 : 3,150.39 = 801.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.66/3,150.39 = 801.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.66x = 3,150.39 × 801.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.66x = 2,526,057.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,057.45/2,100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.51

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