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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.74, 4,264.83 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.74, 4,264.83 and 868.32 is: 1,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.74 : 4,264.83 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.74/4,264.83 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.74x = 4,264.83 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.74x = 3,703,237.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,237.19/2,842.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.70

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