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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.01, 4,222.98 and 867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.01, 4,222.98 and 867.22 is: 1,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.01 : 4,222.98 = 867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.01/4,222.98 = 867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.01x = 4,222.98 × 867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.01x = 3,662,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,252.72/2,815.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.97

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