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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.04, 3,936.24 and 868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.04, 3,936.24 and 868.97 is: 1,303.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.04 : 3,936.24 = 868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.04/3,936.24 = 868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.04x = 3,936.24 × 868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.04x = 3,420,454.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,454.79/2,624.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.51

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