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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.70, 4,218.48 and 864.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.70, 4,218.48 and 864.44 is: 1,296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.70 : 4,218.48 = 864.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.70/4,218.48 = 864.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.70x = 4,218.48 × 864.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.70x = 3,646,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646,622.85/2,812.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.48

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