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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.61, 3,158.79 and 872.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.61, 3,158.79 and 872.36 is: 1,308.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.61 : 3,158.79 = 872.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.61/3,158.79 = 872.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.61x = 3,158.79 × 872.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.61x = 2,755,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,602.04/2,105.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.70

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