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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.28, 3,161.16 and 1,876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.28, 3,161.16 and 1,876.32 is: 2,817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.28 : 3,161.16 = 1,876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.28/3,161.16 = 1,876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.28x = 3,161.16 × 1,876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.28x = 5,931,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,931,347.73/2,105.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.37

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