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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.32, 3,769.46 and 869.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.32, 3,769.46 and 869.36 is: 1,304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.32 : 3,769.46 = 869.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.32/3,769.46 = 869.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.32x = 3,769.46 × 869.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.32x = 3,277,017.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,017.75/2,512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.38

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