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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.75, 3,155.63 and 805.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.75, 3,155.63 and 805.22 is: 1,207.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.75 : 3,155.63 = 805.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.75/3,155.63 = 805.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.75x = 3,155.63 × 805.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.75x = 2,540,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,968.42/2,103.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.83

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