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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.14, 3,162.88 and 875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.14, 3,162.88 and 875.72 is: 1,313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.14 : 3,162.88 = 875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.14/3,162.88 = 875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.14x = 3,162.88 × 875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.14x = 2,769,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,797.27/2,109.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.24

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