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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.68, 3,282.19 and 871.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.68, 3,282.19 and 871.83 is: 1,308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.68 : 3,282.19 = 871.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.68/3,282.19 = 871.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.68x = 3,282.19 × 871.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.68x = 2,861,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,861,509.53/2,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.01

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