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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.12, 3,767.28 and 868.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.12, 3,767.28 and 868.24 is: 1,302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.12 : 3,767.28 = 868.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.12/3,767.28 = 868.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.12x = 3,767.28 × 868.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.12x = 3,270,903.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,903.19/2,512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.05

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