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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.37, 3,162.56 and 875.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.37, 3,162.56 and 875.10 is: 1,312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.37 : 3,162.56 = 875.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.37/3,162.56 = 875.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.37x = 3,162.56 × 875.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.37x = 2,767,551.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,551.88/2,108.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.65

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