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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.61, 3,163.59 and 1,287.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.61, 3,163.59 and 1,287.45 is: 1,931.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.61 : 3,163.59 = 1,287.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.61/3,163.59 = 1,287.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.61x = 3,163.59 × 1,287.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.61x = 4,072,963.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,072,963.95/2,108.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.59

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