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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.56, 3,162.12 and 875.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.56, 3,162.12 and 875.27 is: 1,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.56 : 3,162.12 = 875.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.56/3,162.12 = 875.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.56x = 3,162.12 × 875.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.56x = 2,767,708.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,767,708.77/2,109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.98

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