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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.58, 4,602.31 and 876.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.58, 4,602.31 and 876.77 is: 1,314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.58 : 4,602.31 = 876.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.58/4,602.31 = 876.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.58x = 4,602.31 × 876.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.58x = 4,035,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,035,167.34/3,068.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.99

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