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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.59, 3,153.63 and 785.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.59, 3,153.63 and 785.13 is: 1,178.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.59 : 3,153.63 = 785.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.59/3,153.63 = 785.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.59x = 3,153.63 × 785.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.59x = 2,476,009.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,009.52/2,101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,178.16

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