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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.60, 4,217.58 and 863.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.60, 4,217.58 and 863.64 is: 1,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.60 : 4,217.58 = 863.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.60/4,217.58 = 863.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.60x = 4,217.58 × 863.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.60x = 3,642,470.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,470.79/2,811.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.52

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