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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.96, 3,162.08 and 875.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.96, 3,162.08 and 875.47 is: 1,313.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.96 : 3,162.08 = 875.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.96/3,162.08 = 875.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.96x = 3,162.08 × 875.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.96x = 2,768,293.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,293.90/2,107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.26

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