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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.55, 3,166.62 and 878.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.55, 3,166.62 and 878.28 is: 1,317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.55 : 3,166.62 = 878.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.55/3,166.62 = 878.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.55x = 3,166.62 × 878.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.55x = 2,781,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,179.01/2,111.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.13

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