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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.43, 3,162.78 and 875.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.43, 3,162.78 and 875.94 is: 1,313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.43 : 3,162.78 = 875.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.43/3,162.78 = 875.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.43x = 3,162.78 × 875.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.43x = 2,770,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,393.65/2,108.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.96

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