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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.50, 4,214.25 and 861.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.50, 4,214.25 and 861.69 is: 1,292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.50 : 4,214.25 = 861.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.50/4,214.25 = 861.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.50x = 4,214.25 × 861.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.50x = 3,631,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,377.08/2,809.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.54

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