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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.42, 3,157.50 and 872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.42, 3,157.50 and 872.08 is: 1,308.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.42 : 3,157.50 = 872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.42/3,157.50 = 872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.42x = 3,157.50 × 872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.42x = 2,753,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,592.60/2,104.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.48

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