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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.18, 3,156.68 and 805.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.18, 3,156.68 and 805.54 is: 1,208.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.18 : 3,156.68 = 805.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.18/3,156.68 = 805.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.18x = 3,156.68 × 805.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.18x = 2,542,832.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,542,832.01/2,104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.47

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