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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.24, 4,214.08 and 861.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.24, 4,214.08 and 861.20 is: 1,291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.24 : 4,214.08 = 861.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.24/4,214.08 = 861.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.24x = 4,214.08 × 861.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.24x = 3,629,165.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,165.70/2,809.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.87

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