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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,049.13, 3,070.77 and 877.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,049.13, 3,070.77 and 877.51 is: 1,315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,049.13 : 3,070.77 = 877.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,049.13/3,070.77 = 877.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,049.13x = 3,070.77 × 877.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,049.13x = 2,694,631.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694,631.38/2,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.01

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