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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.51, 3,156.98 and 807.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.51, 3,156.98 and 807.08 is: 1,210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.51 : 3,156.98 = 807.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.51/3,156.98 = 807.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.51x = 3,156.98 × 807.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.51x = 2,547,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,915.60/2,105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.12

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