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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.81, 3,164.46 and 878.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.81, 3,164.46 and 878.18 is: 1,315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.81 : 3,164.46 = 878.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.81/3,164.46 = 878.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.81x = 3,164.46 × 878.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.81x = 2,778,965.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,965.48/2,111.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.92

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