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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.40, 4,602.76 and 877.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.40, 4,602.76 and 877.45 is: 1,316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.40 : 4,602.76 = 877.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.40/4,602.76 = 877.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.40x = 4,602.76 × 877.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.40x = 4,038,691.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,038,691.76/3,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.22

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