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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.16, 3,167.33 and 879.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.16, 3,167.33 and 879.15 is: 1,318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.16 : 3,167.33 = 879.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.16/3,167.33 = 879.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.16x = 3,167.33 × 879.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.16x = 2,784,553.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,553.77/2,111.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.97

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