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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.30, 3,167.76 and 879.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.30, 3,167.76 and 879.78 is: 1,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.30 : 3,167.76 = 879.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.30/3,167.76 = 879.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.30x = 3,167.76 × 879.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.30x = 2,786,931.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,931.89/2,112.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.38

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