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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.93, 3,167.20 and 878.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.93, 3,167.20 and 878.65 is: 1,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.93 : 3,167.20 = 878.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.93/3,167.20 = 878.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.93x = 3,167.20 × 878.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.93x = 2,782,853.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,853.46/2,110.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.31

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