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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.24, 3,153.06 and 803.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.24, 3,153.06 and 803.82 is: 1,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.24 : 3,153.06 = 803.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.24/3,153.06 = 803.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.24x = 3,153.06 × 803.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.24x = 2,534,492.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,492.69/2,103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.04

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