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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,123.10, 3,182.20 and 806.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,123.10, 3,182.20 and 806.02 is: 1,208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,123.10 : 3,182.20 = 806.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,123.10/3,182.20 = 806.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,123.10x = 3,182.20 × 806.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,123.10x = 2,564,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,564,906.87/2,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.10

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