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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,120.26, 3,179.76 and 803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,120.26, 3,179.76 and 803.04 is: 1,204.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,120.26 : 3,179.76 = 803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,120.26/3,179.76 = 803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,120.26x = 3,179.76 × 803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,120.26x = 2,553,474.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,553,474.47/2,120.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.32

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