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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.18, 4,765.77 and 868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.18, 4,765.77 and 868.86 is: 1,303.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.18 : 4,765.77 = 868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.18/4,765.77 = 868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.18x = 4,765.77 × 868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.18x = 4,140,786.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,786.92/3,177.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.29

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