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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.93, 4,603.61 and 877.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.93, 4,603.61 and 877.68 is: 1,316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.93 : 4,603.61 = 877.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.93/4,603.61 = 877.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.93x = 4,603.61 × 877.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.93x = 4,040,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,498.62/3,068.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.58

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