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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.49, 3,165.21 and 879.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.49, 3,165.21 and 879.75 is: 1,318.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.49 : 3,165.21 = 879.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.49/3,165.21 = 879.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.49x = 3,165.21 × 879.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.49x = 2,784,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,593.50/2,111.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.78

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