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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,103.96, 3,156.56 and 871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,103.96, 3,156.56 and 871.44 is: 1,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,103.96 : 3,156.56 = 871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,103.96/3,156.56 = 871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,103.96x = 3,156.56 × 871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,103.96x = 2,750,752.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,752.65/2,103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.42

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