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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.33, 3,167.44 and 878.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.33, 3,167.44 and 878.38 is: 1,317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.33 : 3,167.44 = 878.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.33/3,167.44 = 878.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.33x = 3,167.44 × 878.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.33x = 2,782,205.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,205.83/2,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.75

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