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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.75, 3,030.99 and 868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.75, 3,030.99 and 868.31 is: 1,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.75 : 3,030.99 = 868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.75/3,030.99 = 868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.75x = 3,030.99 × 868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.75x = 2,631,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,838.93/2,021.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.76

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