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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.13, 3,152.59 and 869.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.13, 3,152.59 and 869.43 is: 1,304.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.13 : 3,152.59 = 869.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.13/3,152.59 = 869.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.13x = 3,152.59 × 869.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.13x = 2,740,951.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,951.98/2,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.52

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