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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.78, 3,151.74 and 802.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.78, 3,151.74 and 802.62 is: 1,204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.78 : 3,151.74 = 802.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.78/3,151.74 = 802.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.78x = 3,151.74 × 802.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.78x = 2,529,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,649.56/2,100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.15

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