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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.20, 3,153.45 and 871.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.20, 3,153.45 and 871.10 is: 1,306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.20 : 3,153.45 = 871.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.20/3,153.45 = 871.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.20x = 3,153.45 × 871.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.20x = 2,746,970.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,970.30/2,103.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.09

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