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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.26, 4,222.59 and 867.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.26, 4,222.59 and 867.25 is: 1,300.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.26 : 4,222.59 = 867.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.26/4,222.59 = 867.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.26x = 4,222.59 × 867.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.26x = 3,662,041.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662,041.18/2,815.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.78

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