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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.47, 3,152.60 and 868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.47, 3,152.60 and 868.22 is: 1,302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.47 : 3,152.60 = 868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.47/3,152.60 = 868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.47x = 3,152.60 × 868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.47x = 2,737,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,134.04/2,101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.48

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