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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.96, 4,224.08 and 868.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.96, 4,224.08 and 868.45 is: 1,302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.96 : 4,224.08 = 868.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.96/4,224.08 = 868.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.96x = 4,224.08 × 868.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.96x = 3,668,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,402.28/2,815.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.72

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