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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.67, 3,802 and 868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.67, 3,802 and 868.70 is: 1,303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.67 : 3,802 = 868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.67/3,802 = 868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.67x = 3,802 × 868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.67x = 3,302,797.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,797.40/2,534.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.05

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