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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.96, 3,153.40 and 803.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.96, 3,153.40 and 803.60 is: 1,205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.96 : 3,153.40 = 803.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.96/3,153.40 = 803.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.96x = 3,153.40 × 803.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.96x = 2,534,072.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,072.24/2,102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.00

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