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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.75, 3,152.03 and 801.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.75, 3,152.03 and 801.87 is: 1,203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.75 : 3,152.03 = 801.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.75/3,152.03 = 801.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.75x = 3,152.03 × 801.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.75x = 2,527,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,514.29/2,100.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.15

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