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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.33, 4,219.98 and 865.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.33, 4,219.98 and 865.53 is: 1,298.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.33 : 4,219.98 = 865.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.33/4,219.98 = 865.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.33x = 4,219.98 × 865.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.33x = 3,652,519.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,652,519.29/2,813.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.29

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