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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.99, 4,216.70 and 863.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.99, 4,216.70 and 863.26 is: 1,294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.99 : 4,216.70 = 863.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.99/4,216.70 = 863.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.99x = 4,216.70 × 863.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.99x = 3,640,083.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,083.04/2,810.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.95

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