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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.14, 3,151.81 and 868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.14, 3,151.81 and 868.12 is: 1,302.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.14 : 3,151.81 = 868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.14/3,151.81 = 868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.14x = 3,151.81 × 868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.14x = 2,736,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736,142.50/2,101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.22

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