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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.68, 3,152.74 and 803.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.68, 3,152.74 and 803.14 is: 1,204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.68 : 3,152.74 = 803.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.68/3,152.74 = 803.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.68x = 3,152.74 × 803.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.68x = 2,532,091.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,091.60/2,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.79

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