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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.35, 3,166.97 and 878.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.35, 3,166.97 and 878.43 is: 1,317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.35 : 3,166.97 = 878.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.35/3,166.97 = 878.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.35x = 3,166.97 × 878.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.35x = 2,781,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,951.13/2,111.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.62

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