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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.04, 3,256.56 and 803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.04, 3,256.56 and 803.04 is: 1,204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.04 : 3,256.56 = 803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.04/3,256.56 = 803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.04x = 3,256.56 × 803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.04x = 2,615,147.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,147.94/2,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,204.56

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