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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.32, 4,220.70 and 865.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.32, 4,220.70 and 865.54 is: 1,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.32 : 4,220.70 = 865.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.32/4,220.70 = 865.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.32x = 4,220.70 × 865.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.32x = 3,653,184.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,184.68/2,813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.53

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