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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.18, 4,265.39 and 868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.18, 4,265.39 and 868.97 is: 1,303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.18 : 4,265.39 = 868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.18/4,265.39 = 868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.18x = 4,265.39 × 868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.18x = 3,706,495.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,495.95/2,843.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.65

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