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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.15, 3,161.86 and 875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.15, 3,161.86 and 875.41 is: 1,313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.15 : 3,161.86 = 875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.15/3,161.86 = 875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.15x = 3,161.86 × 875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.15x = 2,767,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,908.05/2,107.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.58

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