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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,174.13, 3,261.16 and 875.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,174.13, 3,261.16 and 875.56 is: 1,313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,174.13 : 3,261.16 = 875.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,174.13/3,261.16 = 875.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,174.13x = 3,261.16 × 875.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,174.13x = 2,855,341.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,855,341.25/2,174.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.33

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