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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.86, 3,152.73 and 803.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.86, 3,152.73 and 803.28 is: 1,204.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.86 : 3,152.73 = 803.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.86/3,152.73 = 803.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.86x = 3,152.73 × 803.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.86x = 2,532,524.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,524.95/2,101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.90

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