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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105, 3,159.81 and 873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105, 3,159.81 and 873.28 is: 1,310.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105 : 3,159.81 = 873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105/3,159.81 = 873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105x = 3,159.81 × 873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105x = 2,759,398.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,398.88/2,105
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.88

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