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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.29, 3,163.25 and 876.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.29, 3,163.25 and 876.04 is: 1,313.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.29 : 3,163.25 = 876.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.29/3,163.25 = 876.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.29x = 3,163.25 × 876.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.29x = 2,771,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,127.81/2,109.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.78

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