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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.93, 3,153.11 and 803.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.93, 3,153.11 and 803.39 is: 1,205.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.93 : 3,153.11 = 803.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.93/3,153.11 = 803.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.93x = 3,153.11 × 803.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.93x = 2,533,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,157.26/2,101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.16

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