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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.15, 3,070.59 and 877.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.15, 3,070.59 and 877.15 is: 1,315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.15 : 3,070.59 = 877.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.15/3,070.59 = 877.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.15x = 3,070.59 × 877.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.15x = 2,693,368.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,368.02/2,047.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.67

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