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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.24, 4,217.08 and 863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.24, 4,217.08 and 863.20 is: 1,294.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.24 : 4,217.08 = 863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.24/4,217.08 = 863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.24x = 4,217.08 × 863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.24x = 3,640,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,640,183.46/2,811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.87

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