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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.14, 3,151.63 and 867.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.14, 3,151.63 and 867.53 is: 1,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.14 : 3,151.63 = 867.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.14/3,151.63 = 867.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.14x = 3,151.63 × 867.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.14x = 2,734,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,115.65/2,100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.87

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