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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.13, 3,612.19 and 869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.13, 3,612.19 and 869.13 is: 1,303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.13 : 3,612.19 = 869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.13/3,612.19 = 869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.13x = 3,612.19 × 869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.13x = 3,139,462.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,462.69/2,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.69

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