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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.03, 3,287.19 and 874.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.03, 3,287.19 and 874.93 is: 1,312.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.03 : 3,287.19 = 874.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.03/3,287.19 = 874.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.03x = 3,287.19 × 874.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.03x = 2,876,061.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,876,061.15/2,191.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.65

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