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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,187.79, 3,281.89 and 871.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,187.79, 3,281.89 and 871.22 is: 1,306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,187.79 : 3,281.89 = 871.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,187.79/3,281.89 = 871.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,187.79x = 3,281.89 × 871.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,187.79x = 2,859,252.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,859,252.98/2,187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.92

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