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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816, 4,224.56 and 868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816, 4,224.56 and 868.12 is: 1,302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816 : 4,224.56 = 868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816/4,224.56 = 868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816x = 4,224.56 × 868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816x = 3,667,425.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,425.03/2,816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.35

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