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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.54, 4,221.78 and 866.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.54, 4,221.78 and 866.49 is: 1,299.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.54 : 4,221.78 = 866.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.54/4,221.78 = 866.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.54x = 4,221.78 × 866.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.54x = 3,658,130.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,658,130.15/2,814.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.73

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