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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.17, 3,770.01 and 869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.17, 3,770.01 and 869.33 is: 1,304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.17 : 3,770.01 = 869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.17/3,770.01 = 869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.17x = 3,770.01 × 869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.17x = 3,277,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,394.05/2,513.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.09

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