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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.69, 3,161.68 and 876.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.69, 3,161.68 and 876.95 is: 1,314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.69 : 3,161.68 = 876.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.69/3,161.68 = 876.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.69x = 3,161.68 × 876.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.69x = 2,772,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,635.28/2,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.86

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