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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.07, 3,150.05 and 866.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.07, 3,150.05 and 866.54 is: 1,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.07 : 3,150.05 = 866.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.07/3,150.05 = 866.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.07x = 3,150.05 × 866.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.07x = 2,729,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,647.87/2,100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.79

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