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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.06, 3,151.52 and 867.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.06, 3,151.52 and 867.55 is: 1,301.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.06 : 3,151.52 = 867.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.06/3,151.52 = 867.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.06x = 3,151.52 × 867.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.06x = 2,734,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,101.18/2,101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.30

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