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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.68, 4,223.57 and 867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.68, 4,223.57 and 867.88 is: 1,301.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.68 : 4,223.57 = 867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.68/4,223.57 = 867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.68x = 4,223.57 × 867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.68x = 3,665,530.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,530.81/2,815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.83

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