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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.41, 3,768.62 and 868.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.41, 3,768.62 and 868.06 is: 1,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.41 : 3,768.62 = 868.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.41/3,768.62 = 868.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.41x = 3,768.62 × 868.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.41x = 3,271,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,271,386.11/2,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.09

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