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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.66, 3,261.33 and 875.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.66, 3,261.33 and 875.34 is: 1,312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.66 : 3,261.33 = 875.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.66/3,261.33 = 875.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.66x = 3,261.33 × 875.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.66x = 2,854,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854,772.60/2,175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.14

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