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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.32, 3,149.24 and 867.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.32, 3,149.24 and 867.48 is: 1,300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.32 : 3,149.24 = 867.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.32/3,149.24 = 867.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.32x = 3,149.24 × 867.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.32x = 2,731,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,731,902.72/2,101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.09

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