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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,099.88, 3,150.54 and 867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,099.88, 3,150.54 and 867.99 is: 1,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,099.88 : 3,150.54 = 867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,099.88/3,150.54 = 867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,099.88x = 3,150.54 × 867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,099.88x = 2,734,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,637.21/2,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.28

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