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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.11, 3,151.79 and 869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.11, 3,151.79 and 869.75 is: 1,303.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.11 : 3,151.79 = 869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.11/3,151.79 = 869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.11x = 3,151.79 × 869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.11x = 2,741,265.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,265.00/2,103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.43

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