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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.48, 4,223.04 and 867.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.48, 4,223.04 and 867.70 is: 1,301.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.48 : 4,223.04 = 867.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.48/4,223.04 = 867.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.48x = 4,223.04 × 867.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.48x = 3,664,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,331.81/2,815.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.49

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