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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.29, 4,766.24 and 868.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.29, 4,766.24 and 868.79 is: 1,303.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.29 : 4,766.24 = 868.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.29/4,766.24 = 868.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.29x = 4,766.24 × 868.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.29x = 4,140,875.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,875.74/3,177.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.27

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