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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.76, 4,223.34 and 867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.76, 4,223.34 and 867.75 is: 1,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.76 : 4,223.34 = 867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.76/4,223.34 = 867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.76x = 4,223.34 × 867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.76x = 3,664,803.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,803.29/2,815.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.53

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