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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.76, 3,151.85 and 803.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.76, 3,151.85 and 803.93 is: 1,205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.76 : 3,151.85 = 803.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.76/3,151.85 = 803.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.76x = 3,151.85 × 803.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.76x = 2,533,846.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,846.99/2,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.01

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