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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.10, 3,069.86 and 877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.10, 3,069.86 and 877.04 is: 1,315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.10 : 3,069.86 = 877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.10/3,069.86 = 877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.10x = 3,069.86 × 877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.10x = 2,692,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,692,390.01/2,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.22

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