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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.92, 4,217.19 and 863.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.92, 4,217.19 and 863.41 is: 1,295.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.92 : 4,217.19 = 863.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.92/4,217.19 = 863.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.92x = 4,217.19 × 863.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.92x = 3,641,164.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,164.02/2,810.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.36

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