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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.51, 4,221.80 and 866.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.51, 4,221.80 and 866.71 is: 1,300.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.51 : 4,221.80 = 866.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.51/4,221.80 = 866.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.51x = 4,221.80 × 866.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.51x = 3,659,076.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,659,076.28/2,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.08

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