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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.75, 3,148.37 and 867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.75, 3,148.37 and 867.48 is: 1,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.75 : 3,148.37 = 867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.75/3,148.37 = 867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.75x = 3,148.37 × 867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.75x = 2,731,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,148.01/2,100.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.08

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