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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.52, 3,152.96 and 871.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.52, 3,152.96 and 871.32 is: 1,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.52 : 3,152.96 = 871.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.52/3,152.96 = 871.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.52x = 3,152.96 × 871.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.52x = 2,747,237.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,237.11/2,101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.26

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