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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957, 4,436.26 and 877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957, 4,436.26 and 877.08 is: 1,315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957 : 4,436.26 = 877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957/4,436.26 = 877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957x = 4,436.26 × 877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957x = 3,890,954.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890,954.92/2,957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.85

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