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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.20, 3,166.54 and 878.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.20, 3,166.54 and 878.76 is: 1,318.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.20 : 3,166.54 = 878.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.20/3,166.54 = 878.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.20x = 3,166.54 × 878.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.20x = 2,782,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,628.69/2,111.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.03

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