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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.53, 4,214.95 and 861.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.53, 4,214.95 and 861.71 is: 1,292.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.53 : 4,214.95 = 861.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.53/4,214.95 = 861.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.53x = 4,214.95 × 861.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.53x = 3,632,041.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,632,041.34/2,809.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.76

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