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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.67, 3,151.70 and 869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.67, 3,151.70 and 869.41 is: 1,303.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.67 : 3,151.70 = 869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.67/3,151.70 = 869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.67x = 3,151.70 × 869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.67x = 2,740,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,740,119.50/2,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.16

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