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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.06, 3,150.70 and 867.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.06, 3,150.70 and 867.20 is: 1,301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.06 : 3,150.70 = 867.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.06/3,150.70 = 867.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.06x = 3,150.70 × 867.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.06x = 2,732,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,287.04/2,099.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.67

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