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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.98, 3,153.16 and 803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.98, 3,153.16 and 803.46 is: 1,205.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.98 : 3,153.16 = 803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.98/3,153.16 = 803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.98x = 3,153.16 × 803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.98x = 2,533,437.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,437.93/2,101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.26

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