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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.08, 4,602.28 and 877.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.08, 4,602.28 and 877.32 is: 1,315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.08 : 4,602.28 = 877.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.08/4,602.28 = 877.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.08x = 4,602.28 × 877.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.08x = 4,037,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037,672.29/3,069.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.60

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