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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.40, 3,153.68 and 803.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.40, 3,153.68 and 803.12 is: 1,204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.40 : 3,153.68 = 803.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.40/3,153.68 = 803.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.40x = 3,153.68 × 803.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.40x = 2,532,783.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,783.48/2,102.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.71

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