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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.56, 4,217.36 and 863.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.56, 4,217.36 and 863.51 is: 1,295.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.56 : 4,217.36 = 863.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.56/4,217.36 = 863.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.56x = 4,217.36 × 863.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.56x = 3,641,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,707.13/2,811.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.26

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