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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.87, 3,168.35 and 879.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.87, 3,168.35 and 879.55 is: 1,318.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.87 : 3,168.35 = 879.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.87/3,168.35 = 879.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.87x = 3,168.35 × 879.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.87x = 2,786,713.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,713.22/2,112.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.92

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