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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.14 and 869.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.14 and 869.76 is: 1,304.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.28 : 3,252.14 = 869.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.28/3,252.14 = 869.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.28x = 3,252.14 × 869.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.28x = 2,828,581.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,581.29/2,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.53

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