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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.55, 3,641.92 and 868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.55, 3,641.92 and 868.13 is: 1,301.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.55 : 3,641.92 = 868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.55/3,641.92 = 868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.55x = 3,641.92 × 868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.55x = 3,161,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,161,643.97/2,428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.87

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