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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.24, 3,165.61 and 878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.24, 3,165.61 and 878.48 is: 1,317.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.24 : 3,165.61 = 878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.24/3,165.61 = 878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.24x = 3,165.61 × 878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.24x = 2,780,925.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,925.07/2,110.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.82

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