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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.18, 4,220.58 and 865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.18, 4,220.58 and 865.67 is: 1,298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.18 : 4,220.58 = 865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.18/4,220.58 = 865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.18x = 4,220.58 × 865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.18x = 3,653,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,608.39/2,813.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.75

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