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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.64, 3,162.24 and 875.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.64, 3,162.24 and 875.37 is: 1,312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.64 : 3,162.24 = 875.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.64/3,162.24 = 875.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.64x = 3,162.24 × 875.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.64x = 2,768,130.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,130.03/2,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.76

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