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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.38, 3,643.20 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.38, 3,643.20 and 868.32 is: 1,302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.38 : 3,643.20 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.38/3,643.20 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.38x = 3,643.20 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.38x = 3,163,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,163,463.42/2,428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.71

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