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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.19, 3,166.69 and 877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.19, 3,166.69 and 877.60 is: 1,316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.19 : 3,166.69 = 877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.19/3,166.69 = 877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.19x = 3,166.69 × 877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.19x = 2,779,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,087.14/2,110.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.98

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