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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.44, 4,220.16 and 865.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.44, 4,220.16 and 865.62 is: 1,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.44 : 4,220.16 = 865.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.44/4,220.16 = 865.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.44x = 4,220.16 × 865.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.44x = 3,653,054.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,653,054.90/2,813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.43

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