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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.56, 3,163.82 and 875.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.56, 3,163.82 and 875.79 is: 1,313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.56 : 3,163.82 = 875.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.56/3,163.82 = 875.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.56x = 3,163.82 × 875.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.56x = 2,770,844.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,844.11/2,109.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.47

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