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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.85, 3,768.78 and 869.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.85, 3,768.78 and 869.40 is: 1,303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.85 : 3,768.78 = 869.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.85/3,768.78 = 869.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.85x = 3,768.78 × 869.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.85x = 3,276,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,577.33/2,512.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.93

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