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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.67, 3,286.68 and 875.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.67, 3,286.68 and 875.73 is: 1,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.67 : 3,286.68 = 875.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.67/3,286.68 = 875.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.67x = 3,286.68 × 875.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.67x = 2,878,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,878,244.28/2,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.27

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