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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.28, 3,152.09 and 868.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.28, 3,152.09 and 868.46 is: 1,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.28 : 3,152.09 = 868.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.28/3,152.09 = 868.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.28x = 3,152.09 × 868.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.28x = 2,737,443.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,443.98/2,101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.75

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