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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.99, 3,151.89 and 784.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.99, 3,151.89 and 784.66 is: 1,176.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.99 : 3,151.89 = 784.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.99/3,151.89 = 784.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.99x = 3,151.89 × 784.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.99x = 2,473,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,146.02/2,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.58

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