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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,811.93, 4,217.90 and 864.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,811.93, 4,217.90 and 864.15 is: 1,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,811.93 : 4,217.90 = 864.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,811.93/4,217.90 = 864.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,811.93x = 4,217.90 × 864.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,811.93x = 3,644,893.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,644,893.96/2,811.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.23

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