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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.46, 4,214.80 and 861.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.46, 4,214.80 and 861.80 is: 1,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.46 : 4,214.80 = 861.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.46/4,214.80 = 861.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.46x = 4,214.80 × 861.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.46x = 3,632,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,314.64/2,809.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.89

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