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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.24, 3,158.56 and 873.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.24, 3,158.56 and 873.22 is: 1,310.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.24 : 3,158.56 = 873.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.24/3,158.56 = 873.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.24x = 3,158.56 × 873.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.24x = 2,758,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758,117.76/2,105.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.12

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