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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.17, 4,224.96 and 868.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.17, 4,224.96 and 868.32 is: 1,302.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.17 : 4,224.96 = 868.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.17/4,224.96 = 868.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.17x = 4,224.96 × 868.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.17x = 3,668,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,617.27/2,816.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.70

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