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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.44, 3,767.73 and 868.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.44, 3,767.73 and 868.56 is: 1,302.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.44 : 3,767.73 = 868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.44/3,767.73 = 868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.44x = 3,767.73 × 868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.44x = 3,272,499.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,272,499.57/2,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.52

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