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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.54, 3,161.91 and 874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.54, 3,161.91 and 874.72 is: 1,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.54 : 3,161.91 = 874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.54/3,161.91 = 874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.54x = 3,161.91 × 874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.54x = 2,765,770.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,770.11/2,107.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.32

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