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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.72, 4,214.64 and 862.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.72, 4,214.64 and 862.12 is: 1,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.72 : 4,214.64 = 862.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.72/4,214.64 = 862.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.72x = 4,214.64 × 862.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.72x = 3,633,525.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,633,525.44/2,809.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.20

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