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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.94, 3,155.46 and 787.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.94, 3,155.46 and 787.64 is: 1,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.94 : 3,155.46 = 787.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.94/3,155.46 = 787.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.94x = 3,155.46 × 787.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.94x = 2,485,365.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,365.53/2,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.29

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