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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.14, 3,165.88 and 877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.14, 3,165.88 and 877.72 is: 1,316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.14 : 3,165.88 = 877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.14/3,165.88 = 877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.14x = 3,165.88 × 877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.14x = 2,778,756.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,756.19/2,111.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.23

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