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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.32, 3,154.93 and 522.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.32, 3,154.93 and 522.02 is: 783.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.32 : 3,154.93 = 522.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.32/3,154.93 = 522.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.32x = 3,154.93 × 522.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.32x = 1,646,936.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,936.56/2,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.02

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