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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.52, 4,212.76 and 861.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.52, 4,212.76 and 861.47 is: 1,291.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.52 : 4,212.76 = 861.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.52/4,212.76 = 861.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.52x = 4,212.76 × 861.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.52x = 3,629,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,629,143.14/2,809.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.73

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