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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.39, 3,163.80 and 875.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.39, 3,163.80 and 875.84 is: 1,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.39 : 3,163.80 = 875.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.39/3,163.80 = 875.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.39x = 3,163.80 × 875.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.39x = 2,770,982.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,982.59/2,108.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.26

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