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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.13, 4,381.70 and 869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.13, 4,381.70 and 869.13 is: 1,303.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.13 : 4,381.70 = 869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.13/4,381.70 = 869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.13x = 4,381.70 × 869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.13x = 3,808,266.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808,266.92/2,921.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.70

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