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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.29, 3,168.31 and 878.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.29, 3,168.31 and 878.95 is: 1,316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.29 : 3,168.31 = 878.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.29/3,168.31 = 878.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.29x = 3,168.31 × 878.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.29x = 2,784,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,775.96/2,115.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.50

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