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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.94, 3,167.07 and 878.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.94, 3,167.07 and 878.70 is: 1,317.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.94 : 3,167.07 = 878.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.94/3,167.07 = 878.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.94x = 3,167.07 × 878.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.94x = 2,782,904.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,904.41/2,111.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.70

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