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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,111.99, 3,167.71 and 879.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,111.99, 3,167.71 and 879.17 is: 1,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,111.99 : 3,167.71 = 879.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,111.99/3,167.71 = 879.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,111.99x = 3,167.71 × 879.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,111.99x = 2,784,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,937.56/2,111.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.64

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