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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.52, 4,040.24 and 869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.52, 4,040.24 and 869.52 is: 1,304.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.52 : 4,040.24 = 869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.52/4,040.24 = 869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.52x = 4,040.24 × 869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.52x = 3,513,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,069.48/2,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.27

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