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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.90, 3,167.49 and 879.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.90, 3,167.49 and 879.16 is: 1,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.90 : 3,167.49 = 879.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.90/3,167.49 = 879.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.90x = 3,167.49 × 879.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.90x = 2,784,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,730.51/2,110.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.21

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