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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.35, 3,936.52 and 868.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.35, 3,936.52 and 868.88 is: 1,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.35 : 3,936.52 = 868.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.35/3,936.52 = 868.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.35x = 3,936.52 × 868.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.35x = 3,420,339.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,339.47/2,624.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.31

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