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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.08, 4,603.50 and 877.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.08, 4,603.50 and 877.80 is: 1,316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.08 : 4,603.50 = 877.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.08/4,603.50 = 877.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.08x = 4,603.50 × 877.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.08x = 4,040,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,952.30/3,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.67

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