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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,109.77, 3,165.62 and 877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,109.77, 3,165.62 and 877.46 is: 1,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,109.77 : 3,165.62 = 877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,109.77/3,165.62 = 877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,109.77x = 3,165.62 × 877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,109.77x = 2,777,684.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,684.71/2,109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.58

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