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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.50, 3,153.86 and 803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.50, 3,153.86 and 803.88 is: 1,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.50 : 3,153.86 = 803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.50/3,153.86 = 803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.50x = 3,153.86 × 803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.50x = 2,535,324.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,535,324.98/2,102.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.86

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