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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.51, 3,167.91 and 879.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.51, 3,167.91 and 879.33 is: 1,318.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.51 : 3,167.91 = 879.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.51/3,167.91 = 879.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.51x = 3,167.91 × 879.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.51x = 2,785,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,638.30/2,112.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.64

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