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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.74, 3,935.87 and 868.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.74, 3,935.87 and 868.23 is: 1,302.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.74 : 3,935.87 = 868.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.74/3,935.87 = 868.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.74x = 3,935.87 × 868.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.74x = 3,417,236.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417,236.07/2,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.43

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