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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.94, 4,223.91 and 867.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.94, 4,223.91 and 867.69 is: 1,301.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.94 : 4,223.91 = 867.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.94/4,223.91 = 867.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.94x = 4,223.91 × 867.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.94x = 3,665,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,044.47/2,815.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.54

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