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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,949.85, 4,423.55 and 869.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,949.85, 4,423.55 and 869.09 is: 1,303.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,949.85 : 4,423.55 = 869.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,949.85/4,423.55 = 869.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,949.85x = 4,423.55 × 869.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,949.85x = 3,844,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,469.78/2,949.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.28

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