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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.84, 3,153.82 and 870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.84, 3,153.82 and 870.13 is: 1,305.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.84 : 3,153.82 = 870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.84/3,153.82 = 870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.84x = 3,153.82 × 870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.84x = 2,744,233.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,233.40/2,101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.63

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