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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.32, 4,214.58 and 861.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.32, 4,214.58 and 861.47 is: 1,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.32 : 4,214.58 = 861.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.32/4,214.58 = 861.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.32x = 4,214.58 × 861.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.32x = 3,630,734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,630,734.23/2,809.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.39

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