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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.76, 3,157.92 and 807.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.76, 3,157.92 and 807.12 is: 1,210.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.76 : 3,157.92 = 807.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.76/3,157.92 = 807.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.76x = 3,157.92 × 807.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.76x = 2,548,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,820.39/2,105.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.40

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