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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.17 and 873.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,106.84, 3,160.17 and 873.90 is: 1,310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,106.84 : 3,160.17 = 873.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,106.84/3,160.17 = 873.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,106.84x = 3,160.17 × 873.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,106.84x = 2,761,672.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,672.56/2,106.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,310.81

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