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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.88, 3,151.10 and 870.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.88, 3,151.10 and 870.18 is: 1,304.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.88 : 3,151.10 = 870.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.88/3,151.10 = 870.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.88x = 3,151.10 × 870.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.88x = 2,742,014.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,014.56/2,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.55

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