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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.07, 3,265.77 and 878.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.07, 3,265.77 and 878.55 is: 1,317.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.07 : 3,265.77 = 878.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.07/3,265.77 = 878.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.07x = 3,265.77 × 878.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.07x = 2,869,142.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,142.23/2,177.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.89

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