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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,429.87, 3,643.96 and 869.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,429.87, 3,643.96 and 869.87 is: 1,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,429.87 : 3,643.96 = 869.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,429.87/3,643.96 = 869.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,429.87x = 3,643.96 × 869.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,429.87x = 3,169,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,751.09/2,429.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.50

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