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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.65, 3,160.80 and 873.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.65, 3,160.80 and 873.75 is: 1,310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.65 : 3,160.80 = 873.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.65/3,160.80 = 873.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.65x = 3,160.80 × 873.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.65x = 2,761,749
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,749/2,106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.97

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