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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.18, 3,159.57 and 874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.18, 3,159.57 and 874.82 is: 1,311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.18 : 3,159.57 = 874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.18/3,159.57 = 874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.18x = 3,159.57 × 874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.18x = 2,764,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,055.03/2,108.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.11

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