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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.68, 4,218.36 and 863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.68, 4,218.36 and 863.92 is: 1,296.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.68 : 4,218.36 = 863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.68/4,218.36 = 863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.68x = 4,218.36 × 863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.68x = 3,644,325.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,325.57/2,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.14

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