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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.43, 3,180.94 and 871.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.43, 3,180.94 and 871.68 is: 1,307.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.43 : 3,180.94 = 871.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.43/3,180.94 = 871.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.43x = 3,180.94 × 871.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.43x = 2,772,761.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,772,761.78/2,121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.02

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