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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.08, 4,436.57 and 877.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.08, 4,436.57 and 877.10 is: 1,315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.08 : 4,436.57 = 877.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.08/4,436.57 = 877.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.08x = 4,436.57 × 877.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.08x = 3,891,315.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,315.55/2,957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.93

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