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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.84, 3,645.24 and 869.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.84, 3,645.24 and 869.96 is: 1,305.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.84 : 3,645.24 = 869.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.84/3,645.24 = 869.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.84x = 3,645.24 × 869.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.84x = 3,171,212.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,171,212.99/2,429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.11

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