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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,474.62, 5,212.11 and 877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,474.62, 5,212.11 and 877.58 is: 1,316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,474.62 : 5,212.11 = 877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,474.62/5,212.11 = 877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,474.62x = 5,212.11 × 877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,474.62x = 4,574,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574,043.49/3,474.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.42

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