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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.68, 3,642.12 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.68, 3,642.12 and 868.44 is: 1,302.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.68 : 3,642.12 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.68/3,642.12 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.68x = 3,642.12 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.68x = 3,162,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,162,962.69/2,428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.34

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