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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.07, 2,945.48 and 868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.07, 2,945.48 and 868.41 is: 1,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.07 : 2,945.48 = 868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.07/2,945.48 = 868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.07x = 2,945.48 × 868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.07x = 2,557,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,879.94/1,964.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.34

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