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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.41, 3,901.16 and 869.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.41, 3,901.16 and 869.63 is: 1,304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.41 : 3,901.16 = 869.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.41/3,901.16 = 869.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.41x = 3,901.16 × 869.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.41x = 3,392,548.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,548.44/2,601.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.12

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