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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.86, 3,770.19 and 869.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.86, 3,770.19 and 869.57 is: 1,304.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.86 : 3,770.19 = 869.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.86/3,770.19 = 869.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.86x = 3,770.19 × 869.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.86x = 3,278,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,425.27/2,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.66

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