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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.26, 3,938.11 and 869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.26, 3,938.11 and 869.90 is: 1,304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.26 : 3,938.11 = 869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.26/3,938.11 = 869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.26x = 3,938.11 × 869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.26x = 3,425,740.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,740.02/2,625.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.92

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