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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.05, 3,181.26 and 805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.05, 3,181.26 and 805.06 is: 1,206.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.05 : 3,181.26 = 805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.05/3,181.26 = 805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.05x = 3,181.26 × 805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.05x = 2,561,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,561,119.99/2,122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.91

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