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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.64, 3,603.84 and 863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.64, 3,603.84 and 863.28 is: 1,294.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.64 : 3,603.84 = 863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.64/3,603.84 = 863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.64x = 3,603.84 × 863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.64x = 3,111,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,123.00/2,402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.88

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