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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.68, 3,160.32 and 875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.68, 3,160.32 and 875.32 is: 1,311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.68 : 3,160.32 = 875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.68/3,160.32 = 875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.68x = 3,160.32 × 875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.68x = 2,766,291.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,766,291.30/2,108.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.86

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