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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.68 and 877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.62, 3,164.68 and 877.86 is: 1,316.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.62 : 3,164.68 = 877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.62/3,164.68 = 877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.62x = 3,164.68 × 877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.62x = 2,778,143.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,143.79/2,109.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.90

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