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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.88, 3,151.50 and 801.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.88, 3,151.50 and 801.64 is: 1,202.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.88 : 3,151.50 = 801.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.88/3,151.50 = 801.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.88x = 3,151.50 × 801.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.88x = 2,526,368.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,368.46/2,100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.53

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