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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.59, 4,214.23 and 861.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.59, 4,214.23 and 861.79 is: 1,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.59 : 4,214.23 = 861.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.59/4,214.23 = 861.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.59x = 4,214.23 × 861.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.59x = 3,631,776.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,776.48/2,809.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.64

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