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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.70, 3,162.46 and 875.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.70, 3,162.46 and 875.38 is: 1,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.70 : 3,162.46 = 875.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.70/3,162.46 = 875.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.70x = 3,162.46 × 875.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.70x = 2,768,354.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,354.23/2,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.45

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