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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.51, 3,153.74 and 803.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.51, 3,153.74 and 803.67 is: 1,205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.51 : 3,153.74 = 803.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.51/3,153.74 = 803.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.51x = 3,153.74 × 803.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.51x = 2,534,562.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,562.21/2,102.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.50

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