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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.84, 4,221.21 and 866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.84, 4,221.21 and 866.04 is: 1,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.84 : 4,221.21 = 866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.84/4,221.21 = 866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.84x = 4,221.21 × 866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.84x = 3,655,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,747.87/2,813.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.20

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