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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.03, 3,160.74 and 875.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.03, 3,160.74 and 875.73 is: 1,312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.03 : 3,160.74 = 875.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.03/3,160.74 = 875.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.03x = 3,160.74 × 875.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.03x = 2,767,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,954.84/2,109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.43

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