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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.74, 3,151.14 and 802.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.74, 3,151.14 and 802.28 is: 1,203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.74 : 3,151.14 = 802.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.74/3,151.14 = 802.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.74x = 3,151.14 × 802.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.74x = 2,528,096.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,096.60/2,100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.43

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