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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,108.94, 3,162.06 and 877.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,108.94, 3,162.06 and 877.20 is: 1,315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,108.94 : 3,162.06 = 877.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,108.94/3,162.06 = 877.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,108.94x = 3,162.06 × 877.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,108.94x = 2,773,759.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773,759.03/2,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.24

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