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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.94, 3,149.62 and 867.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.94, 3,149.62 and 867.58 is: 1,300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.94 : 3,149.62 = 867.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.94/3,149.62 = 867.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.94x = 3,149.62 × 867.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.94x = 2,732,537.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732,537.28/2,100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.63

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