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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.51, 3,157.89 and 808.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.51, 3,157.89 and 808.89 is: 1,212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.51 : 3,157.89 = 808.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.51/3,157.89 = 808.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.51x = 3,157.89 × 808.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.51x = 2,554,370.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,370.77/2,106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.61

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