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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,428.99, 3,643.44 and 868.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,428.99, 3,643.44 and 868.57 is: 1,302.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,428.99 : 3,643.44 = 868.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,428.99/3,643.44 = 868.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,428.99x = 3,643.44 × 868.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,428.99x = 3,164,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,164,575.20/2,428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.84

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