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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,119.10, 3,177.82 and 887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,119.10, 3,177.82 and 887.08 is: 1,330.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,119.10 : 3,177.82 = 887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,119.10/3,177.82 = 887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,119.10x = 3,177.82 × 887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,119.10x = 2,818,980.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818,980.57/2,119.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.27

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