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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.91, 4,222.24 and 867.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.91, 4,222.24 and 867.07 is: 1,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.91 : 4,222.24 = 867.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.91/4,222.24 = 867.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.91x = 4,222.24 × 867.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.91x = 3,660,977.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,977.64/2,814.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.57

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