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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.25, 3,165.16 and 879.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.25, 3,165.16 and 879.58 is: 1,318.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.25 : 3,165.16 = 879.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.25/3,165.16 = 879.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.25x = 3,165.16 × 879.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.25x = 2,784,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,014.10/2,111.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.66

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