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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.40, 3,610.80 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.40, 3,610.80 and 868.32 is: 1,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.40 : 3,610.80 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.40/3,610.80 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.40x = 3,610.80 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.40x = 3,135,329.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,329.86/2,408.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.83

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