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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.36, 3,153.64 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.36, 3,153.64 and 803.12 is: 1,205.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.36 : 3,153.64 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.36/3,153.64 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.36x = 3,153.64 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.36x = 2,532,751.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,751.36/2,101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.29

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