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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.32, 4,221.26 and 866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.32, 4,221.26 and 866.50 is: 1,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.32 : 4,221.26 = 866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.32/4,221.26 = 866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.32x = 4,221.26 × 866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.32x = 3,657,721.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,657,721.79/2,814.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.68

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