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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.39, 3,152.91 and 871.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.39, 3,152.91 and 871.47 is: 1,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.39 : 3,152.91 = 871.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.39/3,152.91 = 871.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.39x = 3,152.91 × 871.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.39x = 2,747,666.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,666.48/2,103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.30

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