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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.33, 3,150.63 and 867.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.33, 3,150.63 and 867.51 is: 1,301.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.33 : 3,150.63 = 867.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.33/3,150.63 = 867.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.33x = 3,150.63 × 867.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.33x = 2,733,203.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,203.03/2,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.32

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