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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.90, 3,161.84 and 875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.90, 3,161.84 and 875.28 is: 1,312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.90 : 3,161.84 = 875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.90/3,161.84 = 875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.90x = 3,161.84 × 875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.90x = 2,767,495.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,495.32/2,107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.92

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