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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.48, 4,222.35 and 866.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.48, 4,222.35 and 866.88 is: 1,300.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.48 : 4,222.35 = 866.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.48/4,222.35 = 866.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.48x = 4,222.35 × 866.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.48x = 3,660,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,270.77/2,814.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.51

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