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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.90, 3,161.85 and 875.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.90, 3,161.85 and 875.29 is: 1,312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.90 : 3,161.85 = 875.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.90/3,161.85 = 875.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.90x = 3,161.85 × 875.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.90x = 2,767,519.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,519.88/2,107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.93

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