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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.02, 3,166.52 and 877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.02, 3,166.52 and 877.56 is: 1,316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.02 : 3,166.52 = 877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.02/3,166.52 = 877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.02x = 3,166.52 × 877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.02x = 2,778,811.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,811.29/2,111.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.34

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