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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.96, 3,149.64 and 803.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.96, 3,149.64 and 803.34 is: 1,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.96 : 3,149.64 = 803.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.96/3,149.64 = 803.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.96x = 3,149.64 × 803.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.96x = 2,530,231.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,231.80/2,100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.32

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