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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.28, 4,076.93 and 869.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.28, 4,076.93 and 869.33 is: 1,303.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.28 : 4,076.93 = 869.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.28/4,076.93 = 869.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.28x = 4,076.93 × 869.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.28x = 3,544,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,193.21/2,719.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.36

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