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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.44, 3,153.37 and 869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.44, 3,153.37 and 869.68 is: 1,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.44 : 3,153.37 = 869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.44/3,153.37 = 869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.44x = 3,153.37 × 869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.44x = 2,742,422.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,422.82/2,102.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.40

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