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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.59, 3,157.35 and 806.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.59, 3,157.35 and 806.06 is: 1,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.59 : 3,157.35 = 806.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.59/3,157.35 = 806.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.59x = 3,157.35 × 806.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.59x = 2,545,018.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,018.41/2,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.27

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