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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,601.62, 3,899.96 and 869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,601.62, 3,899.96 and 869 is: 1,302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,601.62 : 3,899.96 = 869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,601.62/3,899.96 = 869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,601.62x = 3,899.96 × 869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,601.62x = 3,389,065.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,065.24/2,601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.67

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