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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.67, 3,770.76 and 869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.67, 3,770.76 and 869.84 is: 1,304.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.67 : 3,770.76 = 869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.67/3,770.76 = 869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.67x = 3,770.76 × 869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.67x = 3,279,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,939.02/2,513.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.84

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