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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,116.91, 3,175.58 and 884.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,116.91, 3,175.58 and 884.71 is: 1,327.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,116.91 : 3,175.58 = 884.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,116.91/3,175.58 = 884.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,116.91x = 3,175.58 × 884.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,116.91x = 2,809,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,447.08/2,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.15

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