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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.37, 3,281.10 and 871.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.37, 3,281.10 and 871.36 is: 1,307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.37 : 3,281.10 = 871.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.37/3,281.10 = 871.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.37x = 3,281.10 × 871.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.37x = 2,859,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,019.30/2,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.06

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