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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.20, 3,152.50 and 869.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.20, 3,152.50 and 869.95 is: 1,303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.20 : 3,152.50 = 869.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.20/3,152.50 = 869.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.20x = 3,152.50 × 869.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.20x = 2,742,507.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,742,507.32/2,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.97

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