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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.77, 2,864.85 and 869.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.77, 2,864.85 and 869.83 is: 1,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.77 : 2,864.85 = 869.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.77/2,864.85 = 869.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.77x = 2,864.85 × 869.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.77x = 2,491,932.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,932.48/1,909.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.83

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