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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.50, 3,160.52 and 874.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.50, 3,160.52 and 874.38 is: 1,311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.50 : 3,160.52 = 874.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.50/3,160.52 = 874.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.50x = 3,160.52 × 874.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.50x = 2,763,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,495.48/2,107.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.27

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