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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.37, 2,944.53 and 869.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.37, 2,944.53 and 869.25 is: 1,302.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.37 : 2,944.53 = 869.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.37/2,944.53 = 869.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.37x = 2,944.53 × 869.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.37x = 2,559,532.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,532.70/1,964.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.98

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