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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.84, 4,211.46 and 861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.84, 4,211.46 and 861.40 is: 1,292.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.84 : 4,211.46 = 861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.84/4,211.46 = 861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.84x = 4,211.46 × 861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.84x = 3,627,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,627,751.64/2,807.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.01

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