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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.04, 4,078.82 and 869.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.04, 4,078.82 and 869.69 is: 1,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.04 : 4,078.82 = 869.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.04/4,078.82 = 869.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.04x = 4,078.82 × 869.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.04x = 3,547,290.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,290.75/2,719.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.61

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