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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.02, 4,214.14 and 861.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.02, 4,214.14 and 861.70 is: 1,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.02 : 4,214.14 = 861.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.02/4,214.14 = 861.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.02x = 4,214.14 × 861.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.02x = 3,631,324.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,631,324.44/2,810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.28

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