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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.40, 4,220.18 and 866.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.40, 4,220.18 and 866.35 is: 1,299.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.40 : 4,220.18 = 866.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.40/4,220.18 = 866.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.40x = 4,220.18 × 866.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.40x = 3,656,152.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,656,152.94/2,814.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.09

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