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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.26, 3,163.56 and 875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.26, 3,163.56 and 875.44 is: 1,313.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.26 : 3,163.56 = 875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.26/3,163.56 = 875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.26x = 3,163.56 × 875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.26x = 2,769,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,506.97/2,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.65

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