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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.08, 3,180.21 and 803.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.08, 3,180.21 and 803.70 is: 1,205.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.08 : 3,180.21 = 803.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.08/3,180.21 = 803.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.08x = 3,180.21 × 803.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.08x = 2,555,914.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,914.86/2,120.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.57

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