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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.62, 4,603.77 and 877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.62, 4,603.77 and 877.76 is: 1,316.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.62 : 4,603.77 = 877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.62/4,603.77 = 877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.62x = 4,603.77 × 877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.62x = 4,040,982.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,040,982.14/3,069.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.45

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