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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.01, 3,150.77 and 867.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.01, 3,150.77 and 867.87 is: 1,301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.01 : 3,150.77 = 867.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.01/3,150.77 = 867.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.01x = 3,150.77 × 867.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.01x = 2,734,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,454.42/2,101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.50

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