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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.30, 4,765.37 and 868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.30, 4,765.37 and 868.78 is: 1,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.30 : 4,765.37 = 868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.30/4,765.37 = 868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.30x = 4,765.37 × 868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.30x = 4,140,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,140,058.15/3,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.01

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