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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.42, 3,166.22 and 877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.42, 3,166.22 and 877.60 is: 1,316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.42 : 3,166.22 = 877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.42/3,166.22 = 877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.42x = 3,166.22 × 877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.42x = 2,778,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,674.67/2,110.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.65

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