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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.92, 3,152.08 and 868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.92, 3,152.08 and 868.92 is: 1,303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.92 : 3,152.08 = 868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.92/3,152.08 = 868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.92x = 3,152.08 × 868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.92x = 2,738,905.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,905.35/2,100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.67

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