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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,176.61, 3,264.89 and 878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,176.61, 3,264.89 and 878.06 is: 1,317.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,176.61 : 3,264.89 = 878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,176.61/3,264.89 = 878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,176.61x = 3,264.89 × 878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,176.61x = 2,866,755.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,866,755.18/2,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.08

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