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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.55, 3,168.86 and 879.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.55, 3,168.86 and 879.66 is: 1,319.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.55 : 3,168.86 = 879.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.55/3,168.86 = 879.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.55x = 3,168.86 × 879.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.55x = 2,787,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,514.99/2,112.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.50

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