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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.95, 3,155.40 and 805.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.95, 3,155.40 and 805.44 is: 1,207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.95 : 3,155.40 = 805.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.95/3,155.40 = 805.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.95x = 3,155.40 × 805.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.95x = 2,541,485.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,485.38/2,104.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.39

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