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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.54, 3,602.79 and 862.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.54, 3,602.79 and 862.66 is: 1,294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.54 : 3,602.79 = 862.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.54/3,602.79 = 862.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.54x = 3,602.79 × 862.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.54x = 3,107,982.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,982.82/2,401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.16

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