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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.08, 3,165.89 and 878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.08, 3,165.89 and 878.24 is: 1,316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.08 : 3,165.89 = 878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.08/3,165.89 = 878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.08x = 3,165.89 × 878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.08x = 2,780,414.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,414.76/2,112.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.44

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