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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.13, 3,157.84 and 874.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.13, 3,157.84 and 874.39 is: 1,311.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.13 : 3,157.84 = 874.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.13/3,157.84 = 874.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.13x = 3,157.84 × 874.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.13x = 2,761,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,176.92/2,106.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.02

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