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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.07, 3,163.51 and 875.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.07, 3,163.51 and 875.48 is: 1,313.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.07 : 3,163.51 = 875.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.07/3,163.51 = 875.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.07x = 3,163.51 × 875.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.07x = 2,769,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,583.91/2,108.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.80

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