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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.01, 4,221.48 and 866.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.01, 4,221.48 and 866.22 is: 1,299.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.01 : 4,221.48 = 866.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.01/4,221.48 = 866.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.01x = 4,221.48 × 866.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.01x = 3,656,704.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,704.97/2,814.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.46

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