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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.90, 3,149.35 and 784.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.90, 3,149.35 and 784.30 is: 1,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.90 : 3,149.35 = 784.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.90/3,149.35 = 784.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.90x = 3,149.35 × 784.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.90x = 2,470,035.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,035.21/2,100.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.70

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