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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,177.68, 3,266.22 and 878.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,177.68, 3,266.22 and 878.85 is: 1,318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,177.68 : 3,266.22 = 878.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,177.68/3,266.22 = 878.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,177.68x = 3,266.22 × 878.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,177.68x = 2,870,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,496.72/2,177.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.14

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