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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.06, 3,153.69 and 803.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.06, 3,153.69 and 803.63 is: 1,205.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.06 : 3,153.69 = 803.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.06/3,153.69 = 803.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.06x = 3,153.69 × 803.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.06x = 2,534,384.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,384.13/2,102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.67

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