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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,110.95, 3,166.43 and 878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,110.95, 3,166.43 and 878.34 is: 1,317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,110.95 : 3,166.43 = 878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,110.95/3,166.43 = 878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,110.95x = 3,166.43 × 878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,110.95x = 2,781,213.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,213.31/2,110.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.52

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