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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.60, 3,167.32 and 878.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.60, 3,167.32 and 878.02 is: 1,317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.60 : 3,167.32 = 878.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.60/3,167.32 = 878.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.60x = 3,167.32 × 878.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.60x = 2,780,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,970.31/2,110.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.62

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