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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.46, 3,152.28 and 802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.46, 3,152.28 and 802.76 is: 1,204.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.46 : 3,152.28 = 802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.46/3,152.28 = 802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.46x = 3,152.28 × 802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.46x = 2,530,524.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,524.29/2,101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.17

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