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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,107.98, 3,162.45 and 874.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,107.98, 3,162.45 and 874.71 is: 1,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,107.98 : 3,162.45 = 874.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,107.98/3,162.45 = 874.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,107.98x = 3,162.45 × 874.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,107.98x = 2,766,226.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,226.64/2,107.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.26

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