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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.56, 3,155.46 and 871.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.56, 3,155.46 and 871.62 is: 1,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.56 : 3,155.46 = 871.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.56/3,155.46 = 871.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.56x = 3,155.46 × 871.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.56x = 2,750,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750,362.05/2,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.86

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