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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.30, 4,213.79 and 861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.30, 4,213.79 and 861.49 is: 1,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.30 : 4,213.79 = 861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.30/4,213.79 = 861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.30x = 4,213.79 × 861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.30x = 3,630,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,144.17/2,809.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.19

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