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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.12, 4,381.44 and 869.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.12, 4,381.44 and 869.12 is: 1,303.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.12 : 4,381.44 = 869.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.12/4,381.44 = 869.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.12x = 4,381.44 × 869.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.12x = 3,807,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,807,997.13/2,921.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.61

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