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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.38, 3,156.57 and 805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.38, 3,156.57 and 805.14 is: 1,207.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.38 : 3,156.57 = 805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.38/3,156.57 = 805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.38x = 3,156.57 × 805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.38x = 2,541,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,480.77/2,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.71

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