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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.82, 3,156 and 805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.82, 3,156 and 805.12 is: 1,207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.82 : 3,156 = 805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.82/3,156 = 805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.82x = 3,156 × 805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.82x = 2,540,958.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,958.72/2,103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.78

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