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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.22, 3,155.52 and 871.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.22, 3,155.52 and 871.33 is: 1,306.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.22 : 3,155.52 = 871.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.22/3,155.52 = 871.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.22x = 3,155.52 × 871.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.22x = 2,749,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749,499.24/2,104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.66

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