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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.27, 3,159.60 and 873.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.27, 3,159.60 and 873.69 is: 1,310.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.27 : 3,159.60 = 873.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.27/3,159.60 = 873.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.27x = 3,159.60 × 873.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.27x = 2,760,510.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,510.92/2,106.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.62

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