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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.52, 2,863.91 and 869.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.52, 2,863.91 and 869.23 is: 1,303.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.52 : 2,863.91 = 869.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.52/2,863.91 = 869.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.52x = 2,863.91 × 869.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.52x = 2,489,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,397.35/1,909.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.67

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