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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,177.59, 4,766.42 and 869.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,177.59, 4,766.42 and 869.09 is: 1,303.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,177.59 : 4,766.42 = 869.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,177.59/4,766.42 = 869.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,177.59x = 4,766.42 × 869.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,177.59x = 4,142,419.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,419.78/3,177.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.64

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