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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.89, 3,150.65 and 868.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.89, 3,150.65 and 868.42 is: 1,302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.89 : 3,150.65 = 868.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.89/3,150.65 = 868.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.89x = 3,150.65 × 868.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.89x = 2,736,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,088.70/2,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.35

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