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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,122.55, 3,183.75 and 873.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,122.55, 3,183.75 and 873.09 is: 1,309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,122.55 : 3,183.75 = 873.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,122.55/3,183.75 = 873.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,122.55x = 3,183.75 × 873.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,122.55x = 2,779,700.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,700.29/2,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.61

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