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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.08, 3,150.26 and 801.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.08, 3,150.26 and 801.84 is: 1,202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.08 : 3,150.26 = 801.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.08/3,150.26 = 801.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.08x = 3,150.26 × 801.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.08x = 2,526,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,004.48/2,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.24

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