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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.33, 3,166.26 and 878.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.33, 3,166.26 and 878.49 is: 1,316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.33 : 3,166.26 = 878.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.33/3,166.26 = 878.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.33x = 3,166.26 × 878.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.33x = 2,781,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,535.66/2,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.81

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