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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.80, 3,166.80 and 878.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.80, 3,166.80 and 878.52 is: 1,318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.80 : 3,166.80 = 878.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.80/3,166.80 = 878.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.80x = 3,166.80 × 878.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.80x = 2,782,097.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,097.14/2,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.03

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