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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.31, 3,150.13 and 803.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.31, 3,150.13 and 803.69 is: 1,204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.31 : 3,150.13 = 803.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.31/3,150.13 = 803.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.31x = 3,150.13 × 803.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.31x = 2,531,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,727.98/2,101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.83

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