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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.09, 3,166.88 and 878.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.09, 3,166.88 and 878.33 is: 1,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.09 : 3,166.88 = 878.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.09/3,166.88 = 878.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.09x = 3,166.88 × 878.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.09x = 2,781,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,569.24/2,111.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.60

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