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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.68, 3,164.25 and 877.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.68, 3,164.25 and 877.32 is: 1,315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.68 : 3,164.25 = 877.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.68/3,164.25 = 877.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.68x = 3,164.25 × 877.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.68x = 2,776,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,059.81/2,110.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.24

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