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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.65, 4,215.82 and 862.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.65, 4,215.82 and 862.85 is: 1,294.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.65 : 4,215.82 = 862.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.65/4,215.82 = 862.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.65x = 4,215.82 × 862.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.65x = 3,637,630.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,637,630.83/2,810.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.23

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