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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.38, 3,263.03 and 876.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.38, 3,263.03 and 876.82 is: 1,315.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.38 : 3,263.03 = 876.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.38/3,263.03 = 876.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.38x = 3,263.03 × 876.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.38x = 2,861,089.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,089.96/2,175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.21

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