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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.71, 3,150.18 and 867.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.71, 3,150.18 and 867.19 is: 1,301.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.71 : 3,150.18 = 867.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.71/3,150.18 = 867.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.71x = 3,150.18 × 867.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.71x = 2,731,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,796.72/2,099.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.04

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