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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.71, 4,225.70 and 868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.71, 4,225.70 and 868.86 is: 1,303.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.71 : 4,225.70 = 868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.71/4,225.70 = 868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.71x = 4,225.70 × 868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.71x = 3,671,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,671,543.87/2,816.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.49

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