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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.22, 3,152.04 and 785.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.22, 3,152.04 and 785.06 is: 1,177.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.22 : 3,152.04 = 785.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.22/3,152.04 = 785.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.22x = 3,152.04 × 785.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.22x = 2,474,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,540.52/2,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.67

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