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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.28, 3,157.65 and 873.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.28, 3,157.65 and 873.81 is: 1,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.28 : 3,157.65 = 873.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.28/3,157.65 = 873.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.28x = 3,157.65 × 873.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.28x = 2,759,186.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,186.15/2,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.60

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