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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.50, 4,766.58 and 869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.50, 4,766.58 and 869 is: 1,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.50 : 4,766.58 = 869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.50/4,766.58 = 869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.50x = 4,766.58 × 869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.50x = 4,142,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,158.02/3,177.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.59

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