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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.78, 3,157.34 and 871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.78, 3,157.34 and 871.96 is: 1,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.78 : 3,157.34 = 871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.78/3,157.34 = 871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.78x = 3,157.34 × 871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.78x = 2,753,074.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,753,074.19/2,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.01

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