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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.02, 4,220.17 and 865.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.02, 4,220.17 and 865.02 is: 1,297.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.02 : 4,220.17 = 865.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.02/4,220.17 = 865.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.02x = 4,220.17 × 865.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.02x = 3,650,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,531.45/2,813.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.73

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