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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.68, 4,223.52 and 867.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.68, 4,223.52 and 867.63 is: 1,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.68 : 4,223.52 = 867.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.68/4,223.52 = 867.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.68x = 4,223.52 × 867.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.68x = 3,664,452.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,452.66/2,815.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.45

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