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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.72, 4,218.40 and 864.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.72, 4,218.40 and 864.24 is: 1,296.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.72 : 4,218.40 = 864.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.72/4,218.40 = 864.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.72x = 4,218.40 × 864.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.72x = 3,645,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,710.02/2,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.61

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