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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.22, 4,224.32 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.22, 4,224.32 and 868.44 is: 1,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.22 : 4,224.32 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.22/4,224.32 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.22x = 4,224.32 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.22x = 3,668,568.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,568.46/2,816.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.66

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