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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.52, 3,155.38 and 804.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.52, 3,155.38 and 804.88 is: 1,207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.52 : 3,155.38 = 804.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.52/3,155.38 = 804.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.52x = 3,155.38 × 804.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.52x = 2,539,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,702.25/2,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.36

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