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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,841.33, 2,762.91 and 868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,841.33, 2,762.91 and 868.12 is: 1,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,841.33 : 2,762.91 = 868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,841.33/2,762.91 = 868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,841.33x = 2,762.91 × 868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,841.33x = 2,398,530.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,530.52/1,841.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.61

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