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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.36, 3,168.54 and 879.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.36, 3,168.54 and 879.41 is: 1,319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.36 : 3,168.54 = 879.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.36/3,168.54 = 879.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.36x = 3,168.54 × 879.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.36x = 2,786,429.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,429.92/2,112.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.11

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