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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.81, 3,167.78 and 879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.81, 3,167.78 and 879.26 is: 1,318.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.81 : 3,167.78 = 879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.81/3,167.78 = 879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.81x = 3,167.78 × 879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.81x = 2,785,282.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,282.01/2,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.91

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