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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.16, 3,162.86 and 875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.16, 3,162.86 and 875.34 is: 1,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.16 : 3,162.86 = 875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.16/3,162.86 = 875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.16x = 3,162.86 × 875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.16x = 2,768,573.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,573.50/2,108.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.27

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