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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.50, 4,382.28 and 869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.50, 4,382.28 and 869.50 is: 1,304.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.50 : 4,382.28 = 869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.50/4,382.28 = 869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.50x = 4,382.28 × 869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.50x = 3,810,392.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,392.46/2,921.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.26

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