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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.69, 3,155.54 and 869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.69, 3,155.54 and 869.75 is: 1,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.69 : 3,155.54 = 869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.69/3,155.54 = 869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.69x = 3,155.54 × 869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.69x = 2,744,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,744,530.92/2,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.63

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