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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.91, 3,391.15 and 875.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.91, 3,391.15 and 875.06 is: 1,311.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.91 : 3,391.15 = 875.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.91/3,391.15 = 875.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.91x = 3,391.15 × 875.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.91x = 2,967,459.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,459.72/2,261.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.93

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