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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.45, 3,155.87 and 872.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.45, 3,155.87 and 872.20 is: 1,307.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.45 : 3,155.87 = 872.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.45/3,155.87 = 872.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.45x = 3,155.87 × 872.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.45x = 2,752,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,549.81/2,105.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.35

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