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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.44, 3,151.50 and 803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.44, 3,151.50 and 803.56 is: 1,204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.44 : 3,151.50 = 803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.44/3,151.50 = 803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.44x = 3,151.50 × 803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.44x = 2,532,419.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,419.34/2,102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.51

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