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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.27, 3,802.11 and 868.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.27, 3,802.11 and 868.77 is: 1,303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.27 : 3,802.11 = 868.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.27/3,802.11 = 868.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.27x = 3,802.11 × 868.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.27x = 3,303,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,159.10/2,534.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.40

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