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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.88, 4,215.96 and 863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.88, 4,215.96 and 863.04 is: 1,294.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.88 : 4,215.96 = 863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.88/4,215.96 = 863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.88x = 4,215.96 × 863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.88x = 3,638,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,638,542.12/2,810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.45

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