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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.02, 3,937.60 and 869.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.02, 3,937.60 and 869.46 is: 1,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.02 : 3,937.60 = 869.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.02/3,937.60 = 869.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.02x = 3,937.60 × 869.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.02x = 3,423,585.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,585.70/2,625.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.21

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