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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.74 and 869.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.28, 3,252.74 and 869.67 is: 1,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.28 : 3,252.74 = 869.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.28/3,252.74 = 869.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.28x = 3,252.74 × 869.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.28x = 2,828,806.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,828,806.05/2,168.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.63

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