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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.06, 3,150.99 and 868.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.06, 3,150.99 and 868.37 is: 1,302.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.06 : 3,150.99 = 868.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.06/3,150.99 = 868.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.06x = 3,150.99 × 868.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.06x = 2,736,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,209.43/2,100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.92

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