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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.76, 3,160.08 and 874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.76, 3,160.08 and 874.16 is: 1,311.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.76 : 3,160.08 = 874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.76/3,160.08 = 874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.76x = 3,160.08 × 874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.76x = 2,762,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,411.58/2,106.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.21

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