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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.33, 3,252.89 and 869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.33, 3,252.89 and 869.90 is: 1,305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.33 : 3,252.89 = 869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.33/3,252.89 = 869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.33x = 3,252.89 × 869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.33x = 2,829,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829,674.92/2,168.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.00

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