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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.22, 3,151.26 and 801.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.22, 3,151.26 and 801.98 is: 1,202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.22 : 3,151.26 = 801.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.22/3,151.26 = 801.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.22x = 3,151.26 × 801.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.22x = 2,527,247.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527,247.49/2,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.75

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