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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.82, 3,157.50 and 806.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.82, 3,157.50 and 806.12 is: 1,209.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.82 : 3,157.50 = 806.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.82/3,157.50 = 806.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.82x = 3,157.50 × 806.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.82x = 2,545,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,545,323.90/2,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.28

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