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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.42, 3,153.44 and 868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.42, 3,153.44 and 868.60 is: 1,303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.42 : 3,153.44 = 868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.42/3,153.44 = 868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.42x = 3,153.44 × 868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.42x = 2,739,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,077.98/2,101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.44

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