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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177, 4,765.50 and 868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177, 4,765.50 and 868.50 is: 1,302.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177 : 4,765.50 = 868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177/4,765.50 = 868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177x = 4,765.50 × 868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177x = 4,138,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138,836.75/3,177
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.75

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