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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.26, 4,217.56 and 863.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.26, 4,217.56 and 863.46 is: 1,295.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.26 : 4,217.56 = 863.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.26/4,217.56 = 863.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.26x = 4,217.56 × 863.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.26x = 3,641,694.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,694.36/2,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.40

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