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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.56, 3,769.22 and 869.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.56, 3,769.22 and 869.58 is: 1,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.56 : 3,769.22 = 869.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.56/3,769.22 = 869.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.56x = 3,769.22 × 869.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.56x = 3,277,638.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,638.33/2,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.50

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