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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.57, 3,156.57 and 804.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.57, 3,156.57 and 804.87 is: 1,207.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.57 : 3,156.57 = 804.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.57/3,156.57 = 804.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.57x = 3,156.57 × 804.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.57x = 2,540,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,628.50/2,103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.77

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