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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,813.92, 4,220.88 and 866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,813.92, 4,220.88 and 866.14 is: 1,299.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,813.92 : 4,220.88 = 866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,813.92/4,220.88 = 866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,813.92x = 4,220.88 × 866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,813.92x = 3,655,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,655,873.00/2,813.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.21

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