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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.49, 4,225.41 and 868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.49, 4,225.41 and 868.70 is: 1,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.49 : 4,225.41 = 868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.49/4,225.41 = 868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.49x = 4,225.41 × 868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.49x = 3,670,592.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,592.54/2,816.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.25

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