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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.84, 3,150.41 and 784.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.84, 3,150.41 and 784.50 is: 1,176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.84 : 3,150.41 = 784.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.84/3,150.41 = 784.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.84x = 3,150.41 × 784.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.84x = 2,471,492.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,492.72/2,100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.43

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