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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.40, 3,155.63 and 804.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.40, 3,155.63 and 804.16 is: 1,206.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.40 : 3,155.63 = 804.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.40/3,155.63 = 804.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.40x = 3,155.63 × 804.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.40x = 2,537,631.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,631.42/2,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.44

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