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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.60, 3,169.10 and 879.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.60, 3,169.10 and 879.98 is: 1,320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.60 : 3,169.10 = 879.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.60/3,169.10 = 879.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.60x = 3,169.10 × 879.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.60x = 2,788,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,744.62/2,112.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.05

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