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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.38, 3,611.60 and 868.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.38, 3,611.60 and 868.38 is: 1,302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.38 : 3,611.60 = 868.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.38/3,611.60 = 868.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.38x = 3,611.60 × 868.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.38x = 3,136,241.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,241.21/2,407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.76

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