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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.74, 4,437.26 and 877.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.74, 4,437.26 and 877.91 is: 1,317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.74 : 4,437.26 = 877.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.74/4,437.26 = 877.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.74x = 4,437.26 × 877.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.74x = 3,895,514.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,514.93/2,957.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.06

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