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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.17, 3,149.45 and 867.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.17, 3,149.45 and 867.91 is: 1,300.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.17 : 3,149.45 = 867.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.17/3,149.45 = 867.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.17x = 3,149.45 × 867.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.17x = 2,733,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,439.15/2,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.91

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