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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.13, 3,768.75 and 869.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.13, 3,768.75 and 869.28 is: 1,303.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.13 : 3,768.75 = 869.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.13/3,768.75 = 869.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.13x = 3,768.75 × 869.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.13x = 3,276,099
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,276,099/2,513.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.59

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