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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.04, 3,155.28 and 872.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.04, 3,155.28 and 872.40 is: 1,307.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.04 : 3,155.28 = 872.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.04/3,155.28 = 872.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.04x = 3,155.28 × 872.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.04x = 2,752,666.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,666.27/2,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.66

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