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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,188.12, 3,283.70 and 871.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,188.12, 3,283.70 and 871.75 is: 1,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,188.12 : 3,283.70 = 871.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,188.12/3,283.70 = 871.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,188.12x = 3,283.70 × 871.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,188.12x = 2,862,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,862,549.20/2,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.22

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