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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.99, 3,155.05 and 804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.99, 3,155.05 and 804.54 is: 1,206.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.99 : 3,155.05 = 804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.99/3,155.05 = 804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.99x = 3,155.05 × 804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.99x = 2,538,363.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,363.93/2,103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.45

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