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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.16, 4,380.88 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.16, 4,380.88 and 868.32 is: 1,302.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.16 : 4,380.88 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.16/4,380.88 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.16x = 4,380.88 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.16x = 3,804,005.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,804,005.72/2,920.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.67

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