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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,102.84, 3,154.20 and 869.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,102.84, 3,154.20 and 869.92 is: 1,304.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,102.84 : 3,154.20 = 869.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,102.84/3,154.20 = 869.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,102.84x = 3,154.20 × 869.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,102.84x = 2,743,901.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,743,901.66/2,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.86

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