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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.75, 3,149.87 and 868.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.75, 3,149.87 and 868.48 is: 1,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.75 : 3,149.87 = 868.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.75/3,149.87 = 868.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.75x = 3,149.87 × 868.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.75x = 2,735,599.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,735,599.10/2,101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.58

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