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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.24, 4,224.41 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.24, 4,224.41 and 868.44 is: 1,302.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.24 : 4,224.41 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.24/4,224.41 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.24x = 4,224.41 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.24x = 3,668,646.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,668,646.62/2,816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.68

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