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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.34, 3,158.03 and 806.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.34, 3,158.03 and 806.50 is: 1,209.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.34 : 3,158.03 = 806.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.34/3,158.03 = 806.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.34x = 3,158.03 × 806.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.34x = 2,546,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,951.20/2,105.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.76

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