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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.65, 3,165.61 and 877.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.65, 3,165.61 and 877.91 is: 1,317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.65 : 3,165.61 = 877.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.65/3,165.61 = 877.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.65x = 3,165.61 × 877.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.65x = 2,779,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,120.68/2,109.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.34

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