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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.09, 3,168.38 and 879.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.09, 3,168.38 and 879.33 is: 1,319.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.09 : 3,168.38 = 879.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.09/3,168.38 = 879.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.09x = 3,168.38 × 879.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.09x = 2,786,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,051.59/2,112.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.10

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