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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.30, 4,216.96 and 863.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.30, 4,216.96 and 863.52 is: 1,295.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.30 : 4,216.96 = 863.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.30/4,216.96 = 863.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.30x = 4,216.96 × 863.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.30x = 3,641,429.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,429.30/2,811.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.28

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