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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,104.85, 3,154.57 and 873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,104.85, 3,154.57 and 873.11 is: 1,308.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,104.85 : 3,154.57 = 873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,104.85/3,154.57 = 873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,104.85x = 3,154.57 × 873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,104.85x = 2,754,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,754,286.61/2,104.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.54

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