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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.86, 4,222.35 and 867.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.86, 4,222.35 and 867.06 is: 1,300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.86 : 4,222.35 = 867.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.86/4,222.35 = 867.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.86x = 4,222.35 × 867.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.86x = 3,661,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,661,030.79/2,814.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.61

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