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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.93, 3,163.11 and 876.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.93, 3,163.11 and 876.57 is: 1,314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.93 : 3,163.11 = 876.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.93/3,163.11 = 876.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.93x = 3,163.11 × 876.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.93x = 2,772,687.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,687.33/2,109.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.11

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