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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.34, 3,158.70 and 873.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.34, 3,158.70 and 873.96 is: 1,309.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.34 : 3,158.70 = 873.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.34/3,158.70 = 873.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.34x = 3,158.70 × 873.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.34x = 2,760,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,760,577.45/2,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.98

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