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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.68, 3,159.42 and 874.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.68, 3,159.42 and 874.44 is: 1,311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.68 : 3,159.42 = 874.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.68/3,159.42 = 874.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.68x = 3,159.42 × 874.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.68x = 2,762,723.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,723.22/2,106.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.41

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