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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.49, 3,164.49 and 877.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.49, 3,164.49 and 877.73 is: 1,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.49 : 3,164.49 = 877.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.49/3,164.49 = 877.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.49x = 3,164.49 × 877.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.49x = 2,777,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,573.52/2,109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.70

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