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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.04, 3,162.12 and 875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.04, 3,162.12 and 875.52 is: 1,313.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.04 : 3,162.12 = 875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.04/3,162.12 = 875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.04x = 3,162.12 × 875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.04x = 2,768,499.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,499.30/2,108.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.30

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