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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.30, 3,095.58 and 877.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.30, 3,095.58 and 877.86 is: 1,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.30 : 3,095.58 = 877.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.30/3,095.58 = 877.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.30x = 3,095.58 × 877.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.30x = 2,717,485.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,717,485.86/2,064.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.42

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