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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.15, 3,164.86 and 877.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.15, 3,164.86 and 877.41 is: 1,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.15 : 3,164.86 = 877.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.15/3,164.86 = 877.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.15x = 3,164.86 × 877.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.15x = 2,776,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,863.99/2,109.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.58

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