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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.16, 3,162.15 and 1,247.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.16, 3,162.15 and 1,247.94 is: 1,871.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.16 : 3,162.15 = 1,247.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.16/3,162.15 = 1,247.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.16x = 3,162.15 × 1,247.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.16x = 3,946,173.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,173.47/2,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.86

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