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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,126.31, 3,190.56 and 877.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,126.31, 3,190.56 and 877.83 is: 1,317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,126.31 : 3,190.56 = 877.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,126.31/3,190.56 = 877.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,126.31x = 3,190.56 × 877.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,126.31x = 2,800,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,764.90/2,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.19

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