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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.04, 4,216.38 and 863.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.04, 4,216.38 and 863.08 is: 1,294.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.04 : 4,216.38 = 863.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.04/4,216.38 = 863.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.04x = 4,216.38 × 863.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.04x = 3,639,073.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,639,073.25/2,811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.56

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