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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.47, 3,611.10 and 869.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.47, 3,611.10 and 869.27 is: 1,303.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.47 : 3,611.10 = 869.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.47/3,611.10 = 869.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.47x = 3,611.10 × 869.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.47x = 3,139,020.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,139,020.90/2,408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.33

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