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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.27, 3,165.37 and 877.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.27, 3,165.37 and 877.36 is: 1,316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.27 : 3,165.37 = 877.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.27/3,165.37 = 877.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.27x = 3,165.37 × 877.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.27x = 2,777,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,169.02/2,110.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.03

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