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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.89, 3,936.32 and 868.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.89, 3,936.32 and 868.91 is: 1,303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.89 : 3,936.32 = 868.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.89/3,936.32 = 868.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.89x = 3,936.32 × 868.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.89x = 3,420,307.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,307.81/2,623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.53

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